ultralight weight cut-off??
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ultralight weight cut-off??
Just wondering the weight where a plane is not considered an ultralight? can you log ultralight time and is it good for anything? has anyone heard anything on the stingsport?
Check the CARS. I heard that they have to give some pilots an enama to get the weight down.
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LastSamurai
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Ski_bum,
here is the only reference to weight that I could find:
401.21--(ii) any single-engined aeroplane having a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 544 kg (1,200 pounds) and a stall speed in the landing configuration (Vso) of not more than 39 knots in which no passengers are carried on board; or
As for logging time, I dont think that you can log ultra-light time however, you can use up to 50 hrs towards an ATPL.
G
here is the only reference to weight that I could find:
401.21--(ii) any single-engined aeroplane having a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 544 kg (1,200 pounds) and a stall speed in the landing configuration (Vso) of not more than 39 knots in which no passengers are carried on board; or
As for logging time, I dont think that you can log ultra-light time however, you can use up to 50 hrs towards an ATPL.
G
Don't forget - there are different catigories of homebuilts.
1) ultralights
2) advanced ultralights
3) exparimental
Each catagory has it's own weight, speed, stall speed, etc....... conditions that it must adhere to for certification in that catagory.
A kit built Lancair will top out at more than 1200 lbs. but it will cruise very high (26,000 ft) and very fast (305 knots) - it would be an experimental. you could probably land a hoe job with 1000 hrs pic in it.
1) ultralights
2) advanced ultralights
3) exparimental
Each catagory has it's own weight, speed, stall speed, etc....... conditions that it must adhere to for certification in that catagory.
A kit built Lancair will top out at more than 1200 lbs. but it will cruise very high (26,000 ft) and very fast (305 knots) - it would be an experimental. you could probably land a hoe job with 1000 hrs pic in it.
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LastSamurai
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mikegtzg
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All time in basic ultralights, advanced ultralights, and amateur built can be logged. I believe the use of the time is restricted.
Recreational permit- An applicant for a Pilot Permit - Recreational - Aeroplane who holds a valid Pilot Permit - Ultra-light Aeroplane may credit all dual and solo flight time acquired in ultra-light aeroplanes towards the experience requirement.
Private pilot license- A maximum of 10 hours pilot-in-command flight time towards the total flight time.
Commercial Pl- a maximum of 25 hours pilot-in-command flight time in three axis ultra-light aeroplanes shall be credited towards the 200 hours total flight time requirement and this time shall not be credited towards the 100 hour pilot-in-command flight time.
If you are trying to build time cheaply to get a higher licence. Fly a small 2 seater registered as a special CofA amateur built, owner maintenance. There is no restriction of time credited.
Recreational permit- An applicant for a Pilot Permit - Recreational - Aeroplane who holds a valid Pilot Permit - Ultra-light Aeroplane may credit all dual and solo flight time acquired in ultra-light aeroplanes towards the experience requirement.
Private pilot license- A maximum of 10 hours pilot-in-command flight time towards the total flight time.
Commercial Pl- a maximum of 25 hours pilot-in-command flight time in three axis ultra-light aeroplanes shall be credited towards the 200 hours total flight time requirement and this time shall not be credited towards the 100 hour pilot-in-command flight time.
If you are trying to build time cheaply to get a higher licence. Fly a small 2 seater registered as a special CofA amateur built, owner maintenance. There is no restriction of time credited.
