fusionfab
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone
I’m curious in hearing your thoughts as to why there’s such a high amount of animosity towards ultralight pilots, their aircraft and their instructors, specifically from individuals who are perhaps licensed higher and/or own certified aircraft?
Myself, I started out on ultralights where I progressed and acquired my PPL over the years. I still own my Avid Flyer Ultralight as well as a share on a certified 150. I fly both, and I love both. But I’ve never been able to really figure out this “good side / bad side”.
I recently attended a meeting at the club for a presentation where about 15 of us attended, including a couple newer guys who are into ultralights. One discussion led to another and next thing I know the majority of the room is completely criticizing these two ultralight guys like it was high school all over again. So this is why I ask.
Hopefully I didn’t trust throw fuel on the fire.
Thoughts?
I’m curious in hearing your thoughts as to why there’s such a high amount of animosity towards ultralight pilots, their aircraft and their instructors, specifically from individuals who are perhaps licensed higher and/or own certified aircraft?
Myself, I started out on ultralights where I progressed and acquired my PPL over the years. I still own my Avid Flyer Ultralight as well as a share on a certified 150. I fly both, and I love both. But I’ve never been able to really figure out this “good side / bad side”.
I recently attended a meeting at the club for a presentation where about 15 of us attended, including a couple newer guys who are into ultralights. One discussion led to another and next thing I know the majority of the room is completely criticizing these two ultralight guys like it was high school all over again. So this is why I ask.
Hopefully I didn’t trust throw fuel on the fire.
Thoughts?