Ultralights

The easiest way to get airborne is with an ultralight aircraft. You can build your own from a kit for as low as $1,000. Buying an ultralight that is ready to fly can cost as little as $3,000. No…

The McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom is a twin seat Mach 2 fighter jet. It first flew in 1959 and was introduced into US Navy service in 1961. Over 5000 were built in many variants including photo…

Cost-conscious aviators build homemade ultralight airplanes to enjoy the experience of flight for less. Ultralight airplane plans are available online for free or a specified fee. Ultralight airplane…

Ultralight flying offers aviation-enthusiasts an inexpensive alternative to flying regular airplanes. The FAA classifies ultralights as "vehicles" rather than aircraft, but included are all kinds of…

The use of ultralight aircraft has put personal aircraft within reach of the masses and opens new doors to more new pilots every year. Although they cannot travel as far as light aircraft, ultralights…

Ultralight aircraft have a special place in the world of aviation. These single-person aircraft require no aviation license or permits to fly; just adhere to a few common sense rules. Many people…

Ultralight aircraft have become very popular over the past several years because of their affordability, ease of operation, short distance required for take-off or landing, and because no license is…

Ultralight vehicles regulations in the United States are some of the most lenient in the world. Fans of ultralight aircraft swear that there is no better way to explore the country side than low speed…

An ultralight airplane is one of the less expensive do-it-yourself builds. It is for those who have always dreamt of building and flying their own plane but have lacked the funds to do so. The…

An ultralight is a small aircraft flown for recreational purposes. Ultralights may be powered or non-powered. Fixed-wing airplanes, rotorcraft and powered parachutes are all powered ultralights, while…