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riggs
Joined: 20 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:00 pm Post subject: Info on ultralights please! |
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Hey all, I am from central IN and wanting to get into flying.
I am interested in ultralight aircraft type flying. I have flown in a PPG before and am interested in owning one someday. However I have recently started looking into air Trikes. But there is not much information out there on the questions that I have about them.
Example: I know that your supposed to wait for calm evening conditions for a PPG, is this the same case with a Trike? I've been told the thermals is no good for a PPG in mid day flight, thus why I am asking this.
What are licensing requirements vs. the two?
Which is cheaper to own and which is safer?
Some input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much - Riggs! |
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CharlieTango
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
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Location: Mammoth Lakes, California
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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i doubt that you need calm conditions to fly a trike but crosswind landings are a problem because you have no rudder.
i think trikes are all or mostly all 2-seaters and therefore are light sport and not ultralight. |
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riggs
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Can you elaborate on the difference of ultralight vs. light sport? |
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CharlieTango
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
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Location: Mammoth Lakes, California
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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off of the top of my head:
ultrlight, or part 103 requires no pilots certificate
limited to:
1-seat
254lbs
67 mph top speed
5 gallons of fuel
light sport has requirements for pilot and aircraft
light sport requires light sport license minimum
driver's license for medical cert minimum
2-seats
1,320lbs
120kts CAS
10,000' ceiling
FAA registration
annual inspections minimum |
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