Hi, my name is Scot, I've bn fascinated with ultralights from a young age. I've always wanted one, just never had the time or opportunity. I think I am now to a point in my life that I can finally stop dreaming and start flying. I've bn doing some research and I believe I've came to a conclusion on a few things.
1) I'm going to nd some pilot training(not trying to crash and burn).
2) I want a part 103 ultralight, or close to it. I understand the weight
can be an issue(not looking to get a license).
3) I want to build it myself from plans(not a kit).
In my searching, I've decided that I like the style of the Sportlite 103, Quicksilver Sprint, Aerolite 103, ect. I think I will like the rear mounted motor better than the front mounted one(open to suggestions). With never having bn in one, I would think it adds more wind in my face than I'm already going to have. I would like to be able to put floats on it(I understand that this doesn't count on the weight) seeing how I live in Florida and water is always readily available and will be my main launching and landing point.
I'm very handy and I feel my skills are good enough that I can handle any plans out there. However, I don't want some crappy plans that look 1/2 completed. I'm not an engineer and I don't want to have to modify anything. I understand this can cause issues and in the air isn't the place I want added issues.
Any help as to where to find good plans(paid or free) would be greatly appreciated. I am also open to any advice and all opinions. Thank you all for your time, help, and efforts in advance. Scot
1) I'm going to nd some pilot training(not trying to crash and burn).
2) I want a part 103 ultralight, or close to it. I understand the weight
can be an issue(not looking to get a license).
3) I want to build it myself from plans(not a kit).
In my searching, I've decided that I like the style of the Sportlite 103, Quicksilver Sprint, Aerolite 103, ect. I think I will like the rear mounted motor better than the front mounted one(open to suggestions). With never having bn in one, I would think it adds more wind in my face than I'm already going to have. I would like to be able to put floats on it(I understand that this doesn't count on the weight) seeing how I live in Florida and water is always readily available and will be my main launching and landing point.
I'm very handy and I feel my skills are good enough that I can handle any plans out there. However, I don't want some crappy plans that look 1/2 completed. I'm not an engineer and I don't want to have to modify anything. I understand this can cause issues and in the air isn't the place I want added issues.
Any help as to where to find good plans(paid or free) would be greatly appreciated. I am also open to any advice and all opinions. Thank you all for your time, help, and efforts in advance. Scot
