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by fergusm
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...
by fergusm
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
by fergusm
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?
by fergusm
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...
by fergusm
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...

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