Who here flys Ultralights? - Page 8

GremlinX · 06-19-2008, 04:34 PM

How much is it all up?And also, how does it compare against the Challenger?

JohnVH · 06-19-2008, 04:40 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	How much is it all up?And also, how does it compare against the Challenger?

The CTSW's? More than a viper (over $100K new), and ALOT more than a challenger II (Less than $30k)

3Disaster · 08-01-2008, 11:26 PM

I'm eventually getting one. Still looking. I've had quite a few lessons, and can take off/fly/land a normal aircraft (piper tomahawk). I was really looking at the Quicksilver Sprint. It seems to fit the bill perfectly. Basically I want to fly, but laws say you have to be 16 to solo, 17 to have a liscense. But there is no liscense required for an ultralight. Thats what draws me to them. I'm not going to go up in-experienced, I'll get training and what not, but I think it'd just be cool.

GremlinX · 10-12-2008, 11:11 PM

A buddy has flown his Challenger II in on my property now... I think I want one for morning and PM cruises.... and I want a 2 place. I wonder if I have to get that silly LSA license to own and fly it legally on my property? I know it qualifies.. but do I have to register it as one?

smokin · 10-12-2008, 11:15 PM

yes, if you want a passenger in her you'll need the Light Sport lic.

3Dreaming · 10-13-2008, 09:34 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	A buddy has flown his Challenger II in on my property now... I think I want one for morning and PM cruises.... and I want a 2 place. I wonder if I have to get that silly LSA license to own and fly it legally on my property? I know it qualifies.. but do I have to register it as one?

Yes!! Passenger or not if it does not meet the requirements of CFR part 103 you need a license to fly it legally. If it is already built and not registered you will have an expensive piece of junk. Tom

GremlinX · 10-13-2008, 06:28 PM

Several I have looked at and flown in are most definately N numbered... Sadly, I could buy a faily nice 5000 hour TTA 150 which my wife and I could actually go on a 1-2 hour trip in up to the inlaws and back for the price of a nice C II. I am not sure if a 150 could ROG in 1400 of strip though.... There are 0 obstructions at one end... other than a 4 foot fence..

Flyfalcons · 10-14-2008, 01:27 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	A buddy has flown his Challenger II in on my property now... I think I want one for morning and PM cruises.... and I want a 2 place. I wonder if I have to get that silly LSA license to own and fly it legally on my property? I know it qualifies.. but do I have to register it as one?

Didn't we already go over this?

GremlinX · 10-14-2008, 04:48 PM

, yes we did... 150 , CII, 150, CII, 150, ...... I can't make up my mind what I want.

JohnVH · 10-14-2008, 05:20 PM

get one of each, baller!

Flyfalcons · 10-14-2008, 05:56 PM

If you are worried about getting a sport pilot license to fly a Challenger then why are you considering a 150?

GremlinX · 10-14-2008, 08:04 PM

That's not it. Sorry, I was misleading. It's not the license. It's the fact that I could buy a 150 for what a Challenger cost. The 150 will go up in value, the CII wont. The C-150 might not be the right size plane for my yard. The CII will be perfect for my yard. The C II is not able to take a 1.5 hour flight with a hand bag to the inlaws airport (2 miles from them). The C-150 could easily be a reliable 1.5 hour trip taker... see my delima?

06-19-2008, 04:34 PM	#85 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? How much is it all up?And also, how does it compare against the Challenger? __________________ "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!!

08-01-2008, 11:26 PM	#87 (permalink)
3Disaster Got Thermal? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milford, PA Age: 16 Posts: 368 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? I'm eventually getting one. Still looking. I've had quite a few lessons, and can take off/fly/land a normal aircraft (piper tomahawk). I was really looking at the Quicksilver Sprint. It seems to fit the bill perfectly. Basically I want to fly, but laws say you have to be 16 to solo, 17 to have a liscense. But there is no liscense required for an ultralight. Thats what draws me to them. I'm not going to go up in-experienced, I'll get training and what not, but I think it'd just be cool. __________________ Mike www.commonsenserc.com

10-12-2008, 11:11 PM	#88 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? A buddy has flown his Challenger II in on my property now... I think I want one for morning and PM cruises.... and I want a 2 place. I wonder if I have to get that silly LSA license to own and fly it legally on my property? I know it qualifies.. but do I have to register it as one? __________________ "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!!

10-12-2008, 11:15 PM	#89 (permalink)
smokin Purveyor of Logic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 33 Posts: 1,614	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? yes, if you want a passenger in her you'll need the Light Sport lic. __________________ Our failures don't entitle us to the successes of others! ACCOUNTABILITY... I STILL BELIEVE IN IT!!!! Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association

10-13-2008, 06:28 PM	#91 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? Several I have looked at and flown in are most definately N numbered... Sadly, I could buy a faily nice 5000 hour TTA 150 which my wife and I could actually go on a 1-2 hour trip in up to the inlaws and back for the price of a nice C II. I am not sure if a 150 could ROG in 1400 of strip though.... There are 0 obstructions at one end... other than a 4 foot fence.. __________________ "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!!


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10-14-2008, 04:48 PM	#93 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? , yes we did... 150 , CII, 150, CII, 150, ...... I can't make up my mind what I want. __________________ "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!!

10-14-2008, 08:04 PM	#96 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Who here flys Ultralights? That's not it. Sorry, I was misleading. It's not the license. It's the fact that I could buy a 150 for what a Challenger cost. The 150 will go up in value, the CII wont. The C-150 might not be the right size plane for my yard. The CII will be perfect for my yard. The C II is not able to take a 1.5 hour flight with a hand bag to the inlaws airport (2 miles from them). The C-150 could easily be a reliable 1.5 hour trip taker... see my delima? __________________ "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!!

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