Is It An Ultralight? Do I Need A License to Fly It? C225

Courtney talks about Part 103 ultralight flying in the United States and discusses the need for a pilot license or pilot certificate.
#quicksilver #ultralight #microlight
Note: A LEGAL ultralight is limited to 1 seat and requires no pilot certificate to fly. A 2-seat "ultralight" is, in fact, a Light Sport Airplane and requires a pilot certificate to fly. There is no such thing as a "legal 2-seat ultralight."
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[@ralfkruse7565]

Hi Courtney, thanks to remind us the US FAR23 rules,, would be nice to have that in EU. In Germany there is something similar 125kg empty with a BRS, Mtow 250kg, but still a licence (simple,some hours in a twin like yours with instructor,and then single , 15h with 30 landings) In France, nothing equivalent. 6 types of licenses, 1. PPG, 2.WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROLLED, 3. 3AX UL, 4. GYROCOPTERS, 5. AIRSHIPS, 6.HELICOPTERS. The theory is same for all, but practical exams for each. 👍😊🇫🇷

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you for the info. (It's Part 103.) :)

[@dprajeswararaolicnrt]

Thank you so much for your instructions & information about with & without licence to fly 💸.🎉🎉

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donniewatson9120]

Hey Courtney, I see you got up early to upload a very important and informative video refresher. Hope you have good flying weather soon!!!!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you!

[@douglasmaccullagh7865]

I would love to.learn to fly an ultralight, but there are no teachers near me. Full on private pilot only, not even light sport pilot. It is disappointing.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Expect to travel to get that training.

[@PedroM.S.]

Courtney, what is the maximum load factors on a Quicksilver MX 103?

[@olaffiner9751]

A 103? What's that?

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

An MX that is near Part 103 specs could handle a 250 lb pilot. Above that, the airplane (any ultralight, really) will fly poorly, increasing with each additional pound.

[@PedroM.S.]

Well, I was referring to the maximum g forces that your Quicksilver can withstand @@CourtneyTakesFlight

[@abelferquiza1627]

So what we understand as utralight are really light sports something...What are the rules for these?