Logging Ultralight Time

[Eric]

I'm a CFI as well as an ultralight instructor. I don't have enough airplane students to keep me busy, so the ultralight helps pad the income. (not only that, it's a great time!)

I aspire to sit in an airline cockpit and was wondering if my dual given and general flight time in an ultralight registered with the EAA (it has an 'E' # instead of an N #) is worth anything.

I'm currently keeping two separate log books.

I would appreciate any opinions, facts, speculation, etc. It is 3 axis, stick and rudder flying as well as a good experience as far as instructing and relating to people, but I'm hesitant to walk into an interview and tell them about all of my time in a Quicksilver

Thanks,
Eric

 

[regionalcap]

What exactly are you teaching in an ultralight? Definitely, do not log it. There is no certification requirement to fly an ultralight. Personally, I have nothing against them. They are fun to fly. However, do not mention them in an interview. Some people in the aviation field are against ultralight flying. This would not help you at all when it comes to getting an airline job. Trust me...log the time that you know will not come back to haunt you. Good luck.