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During the late 1970s and early 1980s, many people sought to be able to fly affordably. As a result, many aviation authorities set up definitions of lightweight, slow-flying aeroplanes that could be subject to minimum regulation. The resulting aeroplanes are commonly called "ultralight" or "microlight", although the weight and speed limits are rarely the same between any two countries.
There is also an allowance of another 10% on Maximum Take Off Weight for seaplanes and amphibians, and some countries (such as Germany and France) also allow another 5% for installation of a ballistic parachute.
The safety regulations used to approve microlights vary between countries, the most strict being the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany, while they are almost non-existent in France and the United States. The disparity between regulations is a major barrier to international trade and overflight, as is the fact that these regulations are invariably sub-ICAO, which means that they are not internationally recognised.
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Balloons, Paragliders, More At Ultralight Festival - Rocktown Weekly
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:52:24 -0000
Balloons, Paragliders, More At Ultralight FestivalRocktown WeeklyAccording to a release, the group will fill the skies with hot-air balloons, parachutes, hang gliders, airplanes and radio-controlled model planes. ...and more »
Ultralight crash sends two to hospital - WANE
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:59:34 -0000
WANEUltralight crash sends two to hospitalWANEMARION, Ind. (WANE) - A father and daughter are hospitalized, after crashing their ultralight glider in Marion. Police say Dale Johnson and his teenage ...and more »
Ultralight fans want people to come 'fly-in' - The Union Leader
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:06:06 -0000
Ultralight fans want people to come 'fly-in'The Union LeaderJohn Miller of Eliot, Maine, flew in on his "Trike," a powered hang glider with a seat. After getting his pilot's license a few years ago, he thought about ...and more »
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Flight Restrictions Disclosed - Aero-News Network
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:10:57 -0000
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Flight Restrictions DisclosedAero-News Network... aerobatic flight, glider operations, parachute operations, ultralight, hang gliding, balloon operations, agriculture/crop dusting, animal population ...and more »
Light Aircraft Lands On New Calhoun Highway After Engine Problems - Rome News Wire
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:54:03 -0000
Light Aircraft Lands On New Calhoun Highway After Engine ProblemsRome News WireEngine 9 arrived on the scene between Pinson Road and the old Florida Tile facility and found that it was an ultralight that had landed. ...and more »
Ultralight Plane Crashes In Polk County; Identities Of 2 Victims ... - Rome News Wire
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:01:19 -0000
Ultralight Plane Crashes In Polk County; Identities Of 2 Victims ...Rome News WireQuikRs have a light, fabric wing similar to a hang glider. They are powered by a small engine mounted behind the pilot.and more »
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