I know this might sound daft but can the wings fall off a fixed wing thruster microlight? also has anyone flown one? and what r they like and how safe would you say they are? serious answers only please
2006-11-04 08:04:29 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
There have only been about 600 ultralight crashes, with structural failure being the least common factor.
The main failure is engine failure, since people do not understand how much maintanence is actually needed to allow an engine to run at full throttle constantly.
If you do get an ultralight, check the engine before every flight, including filters and spark plugs.
2006-11-04 11:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by Doggzilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The structural margins on a microlight are actually far greater than on regular aircraft, so they aren't going to fall to pieces unless they are neglected and abused for a long time, like in Mad Max.
2006-11-04 16:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in all fixed wings of any kind the wings can fall off if the pilot makes the aircraft work beyond its design limitations. But if you have 1/2 of an IQ point you should be ok.
2006-11-04 17:30:19 · answer #3 · answered by sirelyas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are fully checked to BS accredited standards and will not fall off, there are known cases of pilots falling out but nothing major!!
2006-11-04 16:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋