| Show Ultra light aircraft catch on The ty of the called called so-called ultra light aircraft has reached some milestones The pastime has attracted enough Interest for the publishing of a monthly newspaper And the Federal Aviation Administration has recognized ultra ultra- light flying by publishing building specifications to ensure safety The sizes and shapes of ultra light craft vary The Vernal area has a small number of enthusiasts Kent Anderson is one A licensed pilot he became interested In flying the small aircraft a number of years ago when he decided that it was relatively Inexpensive to do compared to renting an airplane Anderson has a new ultra light air air- aircraft aircraft craft sitting In his garage He will take it on Its first flight when weather weather condi- condi conditions conditions and his oil related field work allow lie He knows of an ultra light aircraft dealer In Neola and another pilot In Vernal and that's it Anderson gave general Information about ultra light flying Aircraft do not have to be registered nor do pilots have to be licensed even under the FAA reg regulations The regulations concern concern- concernIng concerning Ing ultra light flying become effective as soon as copies are printed and distributed he said The same principles and risks risks-of flying regular airplanes ePply to ultra ultra- lights said Anderson They have a huge amount of wing area compared to weight Any weight Any amount of wind has a huge effect compared to regular aircraft he added Ultra light aircraft are durable even though they may appear flimsy FAA standards will continue to ensure that he said The craft are usually made of dacron sail cloth for the wings stabilizer and tail and aluminum tubing for the undercarriage Many craft such as Andersons Anderson's weigh between and pounds including the engine His ultra ultra- light has a cubic centimeter two two- stroke two two cycle engine that runs on gasoline mixed with oil Anderson said sized popular engines can be as small as cubic centimeters His is rated at t 30 horse power Ultra lights generally fly between 35 and 45 mph he said Andersons Anderson's craft is made up of wings built by a hang glider manufacturer The aluminum undercarriage which holds the pilot and the engine Is design design- designed ed cd to go with the wing The undercarriage folds up and the wings fold Cold up In- In Into to a long bag the way a hang glider IS carried But ultra lights dont don't necessarily look like Jike engine powered versions of hang gliders Designs vary Some have k 4 Many ultra light aircraft fly between 35 and 40 mph enclosed cockpits or enclosed fuselages of fiberglass or foam rubber to look like miniature airplanes Anderson said the cost of an ultra ultra- light can run or more If you asked six months ago you would have got a different answer |
