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  1. P

    Foam Ultralight?- New Design

    Hi forum, I have been researching building aircraft for a long time and want an ultralight (can't solo- not old enough) but none of these airplanes are as strong as I would like or are too much. I have been also researching the design of my own and came up with a plan for a sporty looking, low...
  2. Tiger Tim

    What's wrong with the Affordaplane?

    Or, more correctly, how would you fix it? Like so many others, I'm intrigued by this simple-looking airplane and interested in building something like it some day. I don't know if it's the in-your-face simplicity of the airplane, the excitement of flying so exposed (while still in a...
  3. S

    Ultralight Trike for experience pilot?

    Hello all!! I have been looking at Ultralight Trikes for a few weeks now and I have some general questions for anyone who has flown a Trike and also flow other aircraft. Im an experienced pilot with over 4,000 hrs of flying a current airline pilot and experienced GA pilot. I have flown a...
  4. B

    Make a list of good legal powered ultralights

    Plz I'll do a dance :ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban:
  5. X

    Legal Eagle XL Affordaplane Hybrid- Looking for Input

    To begin, I have been a long time enthusiast of Ultralights, and have always wanted to build my own. I had an idea in looking at two of the common ultralight designs, and may be in a want my cake and eat it too situation. I am extremely comfortable doing metal work and uncomfortable doing wood...
  6. Q

    Rogallo Wing/Wasp Wing Trike

    Hey guys recently I was looking at Ultralight Trikes and I saw the Wasp Wing Trike/Powered Hang Glider here is the link if anyone has not seen it Remember the Wasp Wing? See it in Ultralights and thought that it would make a great ultralight. I wanted to know has anyone seen plans out there or...
  7. Karaikun

    Possible builder.....

    Hi guys Short introduction I'm a 17 year old guy from southern Finland and i really got fascinated with these ultra/microlight aircraft when I saw one of the ultralight trikes :) Plans I am thinking of starting my own build, and I'm considering a ultralight trike for the simplicity, but I...
  8. T

    Weedhopper CAD drawn plans

    CAD drawn plans available for the Model 40 and the 2 Place Weedhopper ultralights. Taking orders now. The files can either be emailed or sent on a CD. For more details check out my website. Most detailed Weedhopper Plans available
  9. ultralightlord

    All aluminum ultralight

    Have seen a post on this site about my particular subject. What I want to do is build a business from the ground up making and selling all aluminum licensed and safety meeting ultralights. The first step i figure is a model of the working full size ultralight that I want to industrialize...
  10. C

    Total newbie to any aircraft

    I am thinking of embarking on an adventure. While I consider myself an intelligent person that is capable of paying attention to the detail and working hard to get desired results, I am by no means a mechanic, nor do I have any experience building aircraft. I am young and adventurous/stupid and...
  11. Head in the clouds

    AirToy

    Hello all – This is a design exercise that has come about because of all the wonderful research and discussion that has taken place on the ‘A Challenge to you all’ thread. I have started a new thread for my own design exercise of an ‘improved’ ultralight to fit the US’s Pt 103 regulations...
  12. PorcoRosso

    Stuck in a birdcage; Allow me to introduce myself!

    Didn't see an age limit in the ToS and since flying is fun for all ages ;) Best I start getting to know pilots and builders alike early! Still in high-school but always on the trigger when offered anything regarding flying (unless it involves 2 cardboard wings and a rooftop). My name is Kyle...
  13. PorcoRosso

    Choosing wood over aluminium worth it?

    I've found wonderful resources on a future project I'd like to start early on, an ultralight glider. As things go, the plans for aircraft of this type are usually aluminium tubing and bolted joints (nothing welded or made of machined metal). Would it first off be possible to replace all...
  14. clayton.zamudio

    New Member: CLAYTRONATOR! Looking to FLY!!

    Good EVENING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Man how excited I am to get involved in the aviation community, it has always been a passion of mine and I don't know why i haven't pursued it professionally! I am recently honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps and really have aims to reach...
  15. R

    Used Ultralight or Trikes; where to buy one???

    Simple: I live near Burlington, WI, where is the best place to buy a used Trike or Ultralight? online or at an actual business? Thanks guys!:ban:
  16. R

    Grounded Badger Looking for advice and help!

    Hey Everyone, I am sort of new here. I used to be a member but unfortunately dropped off too long ago to keep up. I'm a 26 yr old who is unfortunately stuck on the ground. I am obsessed with flying from my first discovery flight to now. I want to make flying my profession, not so much airline...
  17. JonnyPJohnston

    SR-1 Hornet Ultralight Biplane redesign...

    I have been redesigning this ultralight with a gentleman from Minnesota, Roger Oldre. We were due to fly this past August. however, due to a series of unfortunate events, Roger and his wife purchased a new home so no shop, and a couple others, we had to postpone our work. We WILL be flying this...
  18. C

    Quicksilver MXII

    1983 Quicksilver 2-seat ultralight/sport pilot project. Low hours Rotax 503. Alway stored disaasembled. New seat covers, good sails. Reinforced spars. Many parts powder coated. Lots of spare parts. Reason: It won't fit in my hangar with my Corben Ace. I will send photos to interested persons...
  19. Harley

    MY FIRST DESIGN AT A HOMEBUILT

    Hey Guys,:ban: First off don't laugh I didn't spend alot of time drawing these up, there more for getting an idea on a page. The 3 images are different ideas of the same project, and I am looking for your corrective criticism for scale and size of different parts. Of course there are no...
  20. Harley

    Ultralight Trike Questions

    Ultralight Trike Questions Hello all!:ban: So after being Inspired by the internet video “Surfing the Clouds" I have decided that my first endeavor into flying will be in a weight-shifting trike. Now...... the questions once again arise......Any help would be great! 1. I live in Burlington...
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