2006-12-17 01:26:12 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
It all depends.
They are easy in that there is much less clutter in the control panel and that they are flown most of the time under VFR (Visual Flying Rules). They are the most basic of flying machines (if you count out hot air balloons).
You should definitively try it with a certified instructor. It is a great rush, especially if you fly the open cockpit ones. I have flown gliders, Cessna's and microlight planes. The later one was the biggest rush of my flying experience.
You must definitively get some training first. That's what makes aviation safe. You have to learn the basics of flight and understand the concepts behind the art of flying.
These aircraft are as safe as the piece behind the throttle and stick - yourself. For example, a good pre-flight inspection prior to taking off is essential to your safety. It is never good to find at 1000 feet that you missed a loose cable, failed to check the oil or missed filling up your gas tank.
Knowing what to do in case of an emergency is also extremely important. These aircraft will glide if power goes off, but sometimes finding a safe place to land is not easy. So planning ahead of time your flight route and having scouted for possible emergency landing sites is good practice.
Accidents do happen, and usually there are less options available than when you are driving a car... but statistically, flying an airplane is still safer than driving a car.
I would recommend you visit these websites for more information.
http://www.sportpilot.org/
http://www.eaa.org/ultralights/index.html
Flying is a very rewarding experience, be safe and enjoy!
2006-12-17 04:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by Marko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a Paraplane Powered Parachute until my health failed and had to sell it. It is a para-wing on a cart with motor. Very safe, very few accidents, and hardly anyone killed or injured altho you do need training to fly ANY aircraft, even just parachute jumping requires training. Check out www.powered parachutes and see some. Use the space between words and no dot com on the end. It open up a whole new world to you. These things literally fly themselves, essentially, you just guide them and use throttle correctly.
2006-12-17 04:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by hillbilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the are easy to fly, also the are very safe if ur engine cuts out the micro light will keep gliding until you can land in a safe spot.
2006-12-17 01:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by oddball 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Hang-gliding, my hubby hang-glides only problem is the wind has got to be in the right direction and if you are married or have a girl-friend get them involved as well. Very boring sitting at Devils-dyke allllll dayyyyy longggggg:)
2006-12-17 02:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by Duisend-poot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you visit the EAA website http://www.eaa.org it is an organization that is dedicated to ultra lights and homebuilt aircraft, they will tell you all you need to know about them.
Also I believe that they are pretty safe, there are quite a few at the airport that I worked at.
2006-12-17 02:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy..but everything is easy once you know how!
Safety....yes I would consider them safe as long as you follow ALL the safety procedures. AND FUN TOO!
2006-12-17 01:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its as easy as riding a bike once you are used to it - safety wise, as long as that one little engine holds out you are safe!
2006-12-17 01:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i look at it this way if we were meant to fly we'd be born with wings, nuff said.
2006-12-17 01:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at how many people got killed by those planes. They are not safe at all. Period !!!
2006-12-17 01:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just imagine your flying a motorised glider, and yes, they are safe.
2006-12-17 01:29:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋