BeechScrub
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I'm exploring the possibiliy of buying a used ultralight and have some questions. I want to buy a two-place so I understand it has to be registered, but what exactly does this involve. I would assume that the plane I buy would already be registered, so what hoops are left for me to jump through?
I understand an annual condition inspection is required and that the FAA allows operators to obtain a repairman's cert to do the work themselves. With an experimental homebuilt, you need to be the builder of the aircraft to qualify for this cert, is this true of ultralights as well. I'd love to build a kit, but the price of a new kit seems rediculous when compared to a 2-5 year old used plane.
I probably won't be able to obtain a hangar for the plane. I've seen a few aircraft advertised that come with covered trailers and the wings are removable. Do many ultralight owners go this route? What are some aircraft types that lend themselves easily to this type of storage?
What type of insurance do ultralight owners carry? What do the premiums generally run for a low-time ultralight pilot?
Thanks.
I understand an annual condition inspection is required and that the FAA allows operators to obtain a repairman's cert to do the work themselves. With an experimental homebuilt, you need to be the builder of the aircraft to qualify for this cert, is this true of ultralights as well. I'd love to build a kit, but the price of a new kit seems rediculous when compared to a 2-5 year old used plane.
I probably won't be able to obtain a hangar for the plane. I've seen a few aircraft advertised that come with covered trailers and the wings are removable. Do many ultralight owners go this route? What are some aircraft types that lend themselves easily to this type of storage?
What type of insurance do ultralight owners carry? What do the premiums generally run for a low-time ultralight pilot?
Thanks.