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    The Green Goblin hoverboard

    I don't know if the thing is for real or just video tricks. And if it is, IMO, there is no practical application for it since it would be a Part 103 vehicle and can't be flown anywhere near people and crowds. Then there are the noise and exhaust factors that make the thing impractical. And a...
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    1/2 VW quits and results in a hard landing. Comments?

    My thanks to the builder of this plane for posting the video of the landing. He walked away from the crash and so it's a piloting job well done. I'd also be curious to hear other ways this plane could have been brought down. I've been partly following this guy's build on FB, particularly...
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    "Rebuilding" an existing plane into an E-AB. Possible?

    I'll get right to the point - if one disassembles a flying (or almost flying) plane, then keep records and photos of the rebuild, will it pass muster with the FAA as a "new" E-AB? I'm trying to find a loophole to convert an existing Part 103 that was never available in a kit form into a legal...
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    Powered parachutes anyone? Your comments wanted!

    If you're a fixed wing guy/gal and have flown a powered parachute (Part 103 or not), post your thoughts, good or bad. Thrilling? Boring? If you're PPC fan, go ahead and comment, too. I've never flown in a non-fixed wing aircraft and am open to what you think. Obviously I have to go on a ride...
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    N-numbering a Part 103 to ESLA, then back to 103 again. Confirm this is FAA lega!l

    As far as I can tell in my research here and elsewhere, it is perfectly legal to N-number a still-legal Part 103 aircraft into a ESLA. And later, change the same plane back to a legal Part 103 (still weighing 254 lbs or less) without any hiccups at all, correct? The latter part being as simple...
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    Single seat regret

    I'm curious about builders thoughts regarding the decision to build (or buy) a single seat plane only to later regret not having chosen different plan with two seats. I am fairly sure that a single seat design is what I'm looking for -- I don't want or need the extra weight, lowered handling &...
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    Ultralights and friendly airport/airparks

    I've reviewed a number of threads here and I'm curious to the ratio of ultralight-friendly airports to those that flatly don't want you there. From some of the threads, I understand that airports getting public funding pretty much have to let you use the site (provided, of course, you land or...
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