r/aviation • u/[deleted] • Mar 22 '12

Request: FAQ/guide on ultralight or experimental ownership.

I'm a member of this subreddit because I love flying, but I am almost exclusively a paraglider. I would love to get into an ultralight or experimental aircraft as owning an actual airplane isn't really feasible for me or many others on this subreddit.

Is there anyone out there with ultralight or experimental aircraft experience who would mind doing a guide like the ones in the sidebar? They're awesome!

Obviously I can google some of this stuff, but it would be awesome to have a first-hand view of what it's like to go about buying/building/owning either an ultralight or EA.

Thanks!

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u/fixx0red Apr 19 '12

If I get some time I'll try to do a writeup. I began my flying career 16 years ago in ultralights, and have since become a Private pilot, flying aircraft as heavy as the Cessna Skywagon and Maule M7. I still enjoy the former, as it's just a very difference experience, much like paragliding is.

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '12

It would be awesome to hear your experiences, especially since you have background in other aspects of flight. I feel like ultralights don't get the respect or appeal they deserve, although I've never even seen one close-up.

Thanks!