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POLL: Ultralights as a stepping stone to aviation

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How did you get your start in flying?

  • I started in ultralights or hang gliders and that led to sailplanes or powered aircraft.

    Votes: 10 19.2%
  • I started in ultralights or hang gliders but want to get into sailplanes or powered aircraft.

    Votes: 1 1.9%
  • I started in ultralights or hang gliders and that's all I want to fly.

    Votes: 5 9.6%
  • I started in sailplanes or powered aircraft and that led to ultralights or hang gliders.

    Votes: 23 44.2%
  • I started in sailplanes or powered aircraft and that's all I want to fly.

    Votes: 8 15.4%
  • I do not fly.

    Votes: 5 9.6%
  • I started in ultralights or hang gliders and that led to sailplanes or powered aircraft.

    Votes: 10 19.2%
  • I started in ultralights or hang gliders but want to get into sailplanes or powered aircraft.

    Votes: 1 1.9%
  • I started in ultralights or hang gliders and that's all I want to fly.

    Votes: 5 9.6%
  • I started in sailplanes or powered aircraft and that led to ultralights or hang gliders.

    Votes: 23 44.2%
  • I started in sailplanes or powered aircraft and that's all I want to fly.

    Votes: 8 15.4%
  • I do not fly.

    Votes: 5 9.6%

  • Total voters
    52

bmcj

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OK, an idea taken from another thread: What impact has Part 103 ultralights had on introducing new pilots to aviation. By ultralight, I mean the typical US Part 103 ultralight that does not require a license or specified training curriculum. The draw to ultralights might be the low cost, the freedom, or the thrill seeking, but I feel that the low relative cost is probably the biggest driver; for this reason, I'll include hang gliders in the poll too.

NOTE: Results may be skewed because many of us learned to fly in aircraft before Part 103 ultralights or hang gliders were readily available.

Bruce :)

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THE POLL AT THE TOP OF THIS THREAD!
 
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