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- Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:54 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Ultra Light crash NS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2305
Re: Ultra Light crash NS
The accident statistics for Ireland and the Uk were evaluated for microlights and certified aircraft by the IAA. This was done on the request of the microlight association who wanted the training hours reduced because instrument flying familiarization and radio navigation were not needed. Their stud...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:47 pm
- Forum: Aviation Videos & Photos
- Topic: This looks like fun
- Replies: 1
- Views: 644
Re: This looks like fun
Wow. That looks fun a cheap. As for not much ground roll! That was an understatement
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:40 pm
- Forum: Aviation Videos & Photos
- Topic: Helmet cam on a F18
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1926
Re: Helmet cam on a F18
Well I can only dream. Was he getting paid to fly it as well?
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:41 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Ultra Light crash NS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2305
Re: Ultra Light crash NS
No not an ad. It would be the wrong country. I can only deal in Ireland, though I 'd sell you an aircraft if you insist but the Canadian dealer might take exemption. It is simply that I just spend too much time on the internet. I think microlights or ultralights get a bad rap and need to be defended...
- Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:23 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Ultra Light crash NS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2305
Re: Ultra Light crash NS
Hi, Ultalights can get a bad name. Whilst they are not certified I think they are safer. There low stall speed and wing loading is the main reason that makes them safer in the event of an engine failure. I fly both ultralights and certified and if I have an engine failure I hope it happens in the ul...