Questions regarding very lightweight powered aircraft.
Questions tagged [ultralight]
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Can I learn acrobatics in a Microlight?
Can I learn acrobatics in a Microlight, such as a C42 or Eurofox?
I would like to extend my abilities beyond getting from A - B but don't want to get a full PPL. I enjoy unusual attitudes too much :)
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Is this type of wing design structurally sound?
Is the simple wings
frame(spar,ribs)of this maxair hummer structurally sound? I am asking because I'm considering using thesame wing design on my homebuilt ultralight.
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Does anyone have free plans for a ultralight?
I am looking for free ultralight plans for a beginner. I have been wanting to fly but I don’t want to spend thousands on a license so ultralight is the next best thing.
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Can a harbor freight predator 212 cc engine be enough for an ultralight
Hi I am planing on building a budget ultralight and I was wondering if a 6.5 hp 212 cc predator motor will be enough and if so what size prop should I use.
A little background, it is going to be a wood and foam plane with fiberglass covering I am…
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What is the purpose of wing stiffeners?
There are very few articles as to what wing stiffeners are on the internet, so my question is what are wing stiffeners?
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What should I build my ultralight out of?
I have always wanted to fly and I have taken some ground school but I don’t have enough money to finish my ppl and get a plane so I think ultralights are the next best thing, it is just what should I build it out of. I have seen many people use…
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Does anyone know free DIY ultralight plans?
Is anybody aware of open source plans for an ultralight that can be made out of standarized aluminium/wooden parts without welding?
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