There are hundreds of ultralight aircraft manufacturers around the world which comes as no surprise given the thirst of mankind to soar with the birds and see their world from an amazing perspective. With the extremely high initial cost, maintenance costs and lengthy training/licensing requirements involved in being able to fly standard aircrafts, many enthusiasts [...]
Regulations by the United States FAA determine when an aircraft can be flown without securing training or a license. For an ultralight aircraft to meet these regulations it must hold just one person, carry less than five gallons of fuel, weigh less than 254 pounds, and in most cases have a maximum speed of 64 [...]
Here are some tips for buying an ultralight.
Sometimes, even with the guidance of an ultralight airplane kit it could be a challenging task to build your airplane. Building and using your own ultralight airplane could be a daunting task if you’re not properly organized. Before you model your first airplane some you must make sure that you frame a proper action plan [...]
With any type of powered aircraft the component that most people want to know is steadfast and completely dependable is the engine. This is especially true with ultralight flying machines as there is just one engine and absolutely no cushioning between the pilot and the ground in the case of its failure.
If you are purchasing [...]
Gliders have been around in one form or another for over one hundred years, but became more of a sporting use in the 1930’s. Originally used for recreational short flights, today’s gliders can even be used for cross-country flying as weather permits.
Gliders, also called sailplanes, originally were usually made of wood. Steel began being incorporated [...]
Anything you make starts with a plan and that plan becomes either your recipe for a successful outcome or for a dismal failure. Thus, it is important for your plan to be well thought out and studied before starting whatever process you are undertaking. Anyone that has ever baked a cake using a faulty recipe [...]
Many men today want to fly high in the sky and have some sort of thrills, but they could only dream flying because of the lack of money for buying an ultralight aircrafts or gliders.But if you knew you can have a ride with your own ultralight airplane for a few thousand dollars and a [...]
Homebuilt helicopters are quite a preferred term when it comes to using helicopters for personal use. They are usually classified as small in size, lightweight and they fly at low speeds than regular helicopters. They are mainly used for recreational purposes and you don’t even need a pilot’s license for using them in United States [...]
Do you feel safe flying some thousand feet above in the sky over a strange terrain or you weigh your well cushioned armchair in at the corner of your bedroom more? (The student is expected to answer this question as an exercise).
How dangerous does it seem actually?
Just have a look at what can happen:
Your plane [...]