Who here flys Ultralights?

GremlinX · 05-08-2008, 07:38 PM

I am really looking hard at a Challenger II or a Phantom. I'd really like the Challenger for the 2 place. In case my wife and I wanted to fly. I have a nice grass strip and I can't afford a 172 plain and simple. I would love to be able to fly sunsets and sunrise flights.... any thoughts?

3Dreaming · 05-08-2008, 09:43 PM

Be careful if you go to buy something. There is no such thing as a 2 seat ultralight. If it has 2 seats it must have an "N" number, and requires a license to fly it. Tom

SmokinKat · 05-08-2008, 09:54 PM

I have flown my Dad's Kolb Firestar and my Brothers Firestar MKII....awsome planes!

Here is a vid link to me, my Brother and Dad flying.

YouTube - Kolb Firestar 1 & 2

pitviper51 · 05-08-2008, 10:02 PM

nice. the new sport lic and regs are skrewing up alto of plans for many folks im sure, the 2 seater is one of those new things.. what happend to the days of flyign by the seat of your pants,, the only flight fly i have was in germany so i wasnt required to know the faa stuff, tho i knew most of it at the time. i would certanly like to get back in to sailplanes.. ahh those where the days. on topics iv read alto of ood about the challengers.
mike

alec taylor · 05-09-2008, 03:55 AM

i have a mk 4 kitfox with a 912. alex

AandP · 05-09-2008, 05:06 AM

I fly a Hy-Tech Hurricane. It's similar to the Phantom.

captain ducman · 05-09-2008, 06:37 AM

Flying is Dangerous!!!

Flyfalcons · 05-09-2008, 08:14 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by pitviper51
	nice. the new sport lic and regs are skrewing up alto of plans for many folks im sure, the 2 seater is one of those new things.. what happend to the days of flyign by the seat of your pants,, the only flight fly i have was in germany so i wasnt required to know the faa stuff, tho i knew most of it at the time. i would certanly like to get back in to sailplanes.. ahh those where the days. on topics iv read alto of ood about the challengers. mike

That's an easy one to answer. There are too many morons in this world and it was decided that if you have the ability to kill an innocent passenger, that some formal training would be required. Makes sense to me.

gizz · 05-09-2008, 08:24 AM

Challenger ll i love mine.

GremlinX · 05-09-2008, 09:56 AM

I say UltraLight , I do believe they are light sports now right? I see Phontom makes a 2 place now, but I do not know that it is out yet? Thanks for the help guys...

GremlinX · 05-09-2008, 10:01 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SmokinKat
	I have flown my Dad's Kolb Firestar and my Brothers Firestar MKII....awsome planes! Here is a vid link to me, my Brother and Dad flying. YouTube - Kolb Firestar 1 & 2

Nice videos man... that music was hard to sit through though...

Colonel Klank · 05-09-2008, 10:06 AM

Back in the early eighties, we built a Beaujon Minimac. It had ailerons and a BRC system. The engine was a Cuyuna UL202 (440cc two cylinder).
Can't fins any pics online. The Beaujon website does not respond.

Clank

05-08-2008, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,451	Who here flys Ultralights? I am really looking hard at a Challenger II or a Phantom. I'd really like the Challenger for the 2 place. In case my wife and I wanted to fly. I have a nice grass strip and I can't afford a 172 plain and simple. I would love to be able to fly sunsets and sunrise flights.... any thoughts? __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
3Dreaming Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Noble, IL USA Posts: 72	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? Be careful if you go to buy something. There is no such thing as a 2 seat ultralight. If it has 2 seats it must have an "N" number, and requires a license to fly it. Tom

05-08-2008, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
pitviper51 Busted.... DOH!!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 23 Posts: 5,137 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? nice. the new sport lic and regs are skrewing up alto of plans for many folks im sure, the 2 seater is one of those new things.. what happend to the days of flyign by the seat of your pants,, the only flight fly i have was in germany so i wasnt required to know the faa stuff, tho i knew most of it at the time. i would certanly like to get back in to sailplanes.. ahh those where the days. on topics iv read alto of ood about the challengers. mike __________________ www.hcrcm.org (my flying club......) http://www.outdoorventuresschwinn.com/ WORK Why fly Heli's when airplanes hover just as good!

05-09-2008, 03:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
alec taylor Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gore Southland New Zealand Age: 64 Posts: 392	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? i have a mk 4 kitfox with a 912. alex

05-09-2008, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
captain ducman aka Three Stripes Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sitting to the right of a guy who is making a lot more yet he's doing a lot less Age: 37 Posts: 272	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? Flying is Dangerous!!! __________________


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05-09-2008, 08:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
gizz Flyin' Around Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: lodi,ca Posts: 20	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? Challenger ll i love mine.

05-09-2008, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,451	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? I say UltraLight , I do believe they are light sports now right? I see Phontom makes a 2 place now, but I do not know that it is out yet? Thanks for the help guys... __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-09-2008, 10:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Colonel Klank Blimp Captain Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian, Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 1,092 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? Back in the early eighties, we built a Beaujon Minimac. It had ailerons and a BRC system. The engine was a Cuyuna UL202 (440cc two cylinder). Can't fins any pics online. The Beaujon website does not respond. Clank __________________ Whatever hits the fan, will not spread evenly

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