The Vintage Ultralight SR-1 Hornet is an American homebuilt aircraft produced by the Vintage Ultralight and Lightplane Association of Marietta, Georgia, introduced in the early 1980s.

The Hovey Whing Ding is an extremely minimalist American ultralight aircraft that was designed by Bob Hovey of Saugus, California, first flying in 1971. The aircraft is supplied in the form of plans for amateur construction by the Vintage Ultralight and Lightplane Association of Marietta, Georgia. [1][2][3]

Apr 15, 2020 · Originally designed by Jack Hutchinson for Eipper Aircraft as a single-place weight-shift-control ultralight, the first ones were literally light enough to be (sort of) foot-launched, as was required before FAR Part 103 came out in fall of 1982.

Using the information provide in this buyers guide - plus the information provide in the: 1. 10 point buying system 2. buying used not abused 3. the safety bulletins 4. aircraft reviews A 5. the top 20 ultralights 6. frequently asked questions 7. the UL aircraft survey form - which are all located in UltralightNews - you should be able to evaluate the craft you are considering.

Mar 4, 2021 · Welcome to Robert Baslee ‘s amazing production of vintage early 20th Century airplanes that ordinary people can build and fly. Airdrome’s many models — five of which can be built as Part 103 ultralights — look like a page from history but fly well in the modern world.

Apr 5, 2020 · Chuck’s aircraft: Hawk. Hawk was the first ultralight to be fully enclosed, meaning it had a floor, meaning you could not foot-launch it. The rule was still in place when Chuck first debuted Hawk but that one aircraft lead us into the brave new world of wheel-launching.

This category is for aircraft designed, manufactured or marketed by Vintage Ultralight and Lightplane Association.

In this video, we explore six of the most intriguing vintage ultralights—tiny, quirky planes that brought the dream of personal flight to life....more

Nov 29, 2024 · Ultralights have opened up the skies to many, making flying both fun and affordable. In the 70s and 80s, pioneers and daredevils sought the purest form of flight. ...more

Dec 7, 2012 · The DH-53 Hummingbird: The de Havilland DH.53 Humming Bird is a British light aircraft of the 1920s. Wikipedia Top speed: 73 mph (117 km/h) Length: 19'...