February 24, 2023 | 666 Views
Join Brian Carpenter from Rainbow Aviation Services, providers of light-sport repairman training, as he discusses the types of failures that can occur if not inspected, maintained, or operated properly.
Join us on Tuesday, February 21, through Thursday, February 23, for an educational online event, EAA Virtual Ultralight Days. Subject matter experts of the ultralight community will present webinars on the lighter side of recreational aviation including how to get started in Ultralights; how-to instructions on a variety of Ultralight aircraft like gyroplanes, powered parachutes, and trikes; and overall informative topics on maintenance, airport operations, safety inspections, and more!
All webinars are free of charge to everyone interested in ultralight aviation, with the live sessions featuring a Q&A segment. On-demand recordings of the presentations will be available to EAA members.
Join Brian Carpenter from Rainbow Aviation Services, providers of light-sport repairman training, as he discusses the types of failures that can occur if not inspected, maintained, or operated properly.
Join legendary WSC instructor Paul Hamilton as he explains the basics of trikes and training fundamentals.
Routine inspections and proper maintenance are a key part of operating "safely.” Join long-time ultralight owner and pilot Denny Demeter as he shares his mindset on things he has learned over the years to inspect and maintain your ultralight.
Tom Charpentier from the EAA staff and government advocacy department will help guide ultralight pilots and airport operators to mutual understanding and development of procedures so ultralight vehicles can safely integrate into airport operations.
With a traditional 3-axis control system, folding wings and numerous engine options Badland aircraft ultralight models are familiar to any pilot. Join Chris Deuel owner of Badland aircraft discuss all about this vehicle.
There are many benefits of sailcloth covering for ultralights, including it being inexpensive, no painting, and quick installation. Join ultralight sailmaker Malcolm Brubaker from Great Sails as he provides information for sailcloth covering.
Join EAA ultralight hall of fame member Dan Johnson, he'll discuss many of the ultralights available today. Dan has been reporting on the ultralight industry over 40 years and continues today thru his website, www.bydanjohnson.com
Powered Parachutes (PPC) are one of the easiest to learn and relaxed types of recreational flying. Join EAA hall of fame PPC flight instructor and examiner Roy Beissweinger as he shares the details of training of this type of flying machine.
Flying clubs are a great way to make flying more affordable and flight training accessible. The Michigan Ultralight Association (MULA) flying club has a M-Squared training aircraft and Quicksilver for club members to use.
Join CFI Mark Murray as he discusses maintenance and inspection for the Challenger ultralight. Mark will share tips for inspection and maintenance he has learned over the years operating his Challenger II providing flight instruction to students.
Rotax 2-stroke engines power more ultralights than any other engine by far. Join Brett Lawton from Leading Edge Airfoils, a Rotax service center as he shares his decades of experience operating and maintaining 2-stroke Rotax engines.
Part 103 does not limit the configuration of an ultralight vehicle. For example, helicopters can operate under Part 103 as an ultralight vehicle. Learn all about the Mosquito ultralight helicopter produced by Composite FX.
Powered Paragliders (PPG) are dreams come true for many, as you literally run into the air when taking off. Join PPG instructor Jon Eisele as he explains the equipment and the basics of flying, maintaining and training in a paramotor.
EAA ultralight hall of famer Gene "Bever" Borne has been operating his business Air-Tech; sales, service & flight training of Quicksilver Ultralight aircraft. Tune in and hear Bever talk all about the new 4-stroke engine option, the Aero 1000 HO.
Ultralight vehicles have long been an affordable way to experience the 3-dimensional freedom and exhilaration of the sky. Join EAA staff member Timm Bogenhagen as he discusses the simple rules of Part 103 and tips for getting started.