DAR addresses "heavy" Ultralight Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 12:01 am
Builder Spotlight April 2014 Issue
KITPLANES
Builder Spotlight April 2014 Issue
Ask the DAR KR-2 as LSA, overweight ultralights, pre-cover inspections.Question: I'm 69 years young and have been building a TEAM plane over the past 20 years and am nearly finished. The plane is all wood with a 1/2 VW engine. I'm 100% builder of every part. My plan is to have the plane come under the ultralight category, but I have not completed and weighed it yet. I do not hold any certification, but plan to become either a Sport Pilot or Private Pilot. My question is, should my plane not meet ultralight weight limits, what options do I have?
Answer: If your aircraft does not meet Part 103, ultralight rules, you will need to certificate it as Experimental/Amateur-Built. You will be able to maintain the aircraft yourself, and if you apply for and obtain the Repairman certificate, you will also be able to sign off the annual condition inspection. Under these circumstances you will be required to hold a Sport Pilot certificate or higher, or a flight instructor's endorsement for solo flight to fly the aircraft.
KITPLANES
Builder Spotlight April 2014 Issue
Ask the DAR KR-2 as LSA, overweight ultralights, pre-cover inspections.Question: I'm 69 years young and have been building a TEAM plane over the past 20 years and am nearly finished. The plane is all wood with a 1/2 VW engine. I'm 100% builder of every part. My plan is to have the plane come under the ultralight category, but I have not completed and weighed it yet. I do not hold any certification, but plan to become either a Sport Pilot or Private Pilot. My question is, should my plane not meet ultralight weight limits, what options do I have?
Answer: If your aircraft does not meet Part 103, ultralight rules, you will need to certificate it as Experimental/Amateur-Built. You will be able to maintain the aircraft yourself, and if you apply for and obtain the Repairman certificate, you will also be able to sign off the annual condition inspection. Under these circumstances you will be required to hold a Sport Pilot certificate or higher, or a flight instructor's endorsement for solo flight to fly the aircraft.