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What is European ultralight
aircraft (UL)?
A: UL is a
very light aircraft with max to occupants and must comply :
-
max weight with to occupants and fuel 450 kg exept in Germany and Finland
it is 472,5 kg with rescue system. Amphibian air crafts max weight is 50
kg higher.
-max stall speed is 65 km/h or 35 knop.
What
is UL-B?
A: UL-B is aerodynamically
controlled aircraft usually with fixed wings and rudder.
What is UL-A?
A:
a weight shift controlled aircraft such as trike and paraglider.
What
is microlight Aircraft?
A: microlight
aircraft (ML) is practically synonymous to ultralight aircraft (UL).
What
is an experimental aircraft?
A: an
aircraft that is build by the owner 51% usually from kit.
Are ulralight aircrafts more dangerous
to fly than regular sport aircrafts?
A:
ULs are basically safer because of the low stall speed and many
UL-As have resque parachute that is required f.ex. in Germany. The
required low weight of UL-As can cause safety problems for the fastest
planes.
What are the advantages of UL-B
contra regular sport air craft?
A:
The price of the planes are much lower. You can maintain the plane
yourself. The fuel cost is much lower. Ultralight are environmental
friendly.
Is it expensive to get UL pilot
license?
A: To obtain UL pilot license
cost 2500-4000 Euro.
What is American Ultralight
aircraft?
A:a hang glider
must weigh less than 155 pounds; while a powered vehicle must weigh
less than 254 pounds; is limited to 5 U.S. gallons of fuel; maximum
speed of 55 knots; max stall speed 24 knots. limited to a single
occupant.
What is American LSA?
LSA means Light Sport Aircraft determined
by USA:s Federal Aviation Administration
What requirements an aircraft
needs to meet in order to be classified as LSA ?
A: A
maximum of two occupants,
a maximum take off weight of 1,320
pounds (seaplanes 1,430 lbs);
a 45-knot stall speed;
a 120-knot
maximum operating speed;
a single, non-turbine engine;
fixed landing gear (though amphibious float planes can have "repositionable"
gear).
Which type aircrafts are included
in the LSA category?
A:
airplanes, trikes, powered parachutes,
gliders, gyroplanes, and lighter-than-air (balloons and airships)
What
are the advantages of LSA in comparison to traditional aircrafts?
A:
basically the cost of flying and maintaining the aircraft is much
lower and to obtain LSA pilot licence is much easier.
