if i make an ultra light?

Question

if i make a single seat ultra light and get it faa aproved can i fly it with out a licenes

Answer 1

If it weighs 252 pounds or less and otherwise conforms with all the provisions of Part 103 of the FAA regulations, the answer is "Yes." Part 103 specifies weight but also requires no more than 5 gallons of fuel capacity, no flying after dark (one hour after sunset), and more. Details can be found at http://www.ultralighthomepage.com/FAR.part103.html and a bunch of other places as well.

Being home built is irrelevant. The rules of Part 103, flying without a license, applies to homebuilt and manufactured aircraft alike, as long as they conform to the specifications listed.

Answer 2

To correctly answer your question I have included the FAA rule that cover ultralights applicability statement and provided additional guidance.

The FAA has rules passed by congress, which makes the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) enforceable by federal law. As long as you meet the following rule in part 103 then you can fly your ultralight as a vehicle and not an aircraft. However if you exceed part 103 you will be considered an unauthorized aircraft and punishable by federal law.

Section 103.1 Applicability.
This part prescribes rules governing the operation of ultralight vehicles in the United States. For the purposes of this part, an ultralight vehicle is a vehicle that:
(a) Is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a single occupant;
(b) Is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only;
(c) Does not have any U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate; and
(d) If unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds; or
(e) If powered:
(1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation;
(2) Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons;
(3) Is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight; and
(4) Has a power-off stall speed, which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed.

Homebuilt in the eye of the FAA has a whole different meaning in accordance with CFR 21 Section 21.191. Homebuilt are aircraft and not ultralights and are considered aircraft.

Under Part 103 you do not need a pilot certificate and operate a single seat vehicle. The FAA Order that cover certification of aircraft is Order 2130.2 available on the FAA web site for free at http://www.faa.gov or just type in Yahoo 8130.2 and it will take you to it.

I also run a aviation web site and have lots of free information for home builders that may help you. I do not cover part 103 as they are not certificated. You can reach my site at: http://www.stacheair.com

Answer 3

FAR Part 103 deals with Ultralight Vehicles. It is not classified as an aircraft, so no FAA approval is necessary, and no license is necessary.
The only time the FAA is involved is if a FAA inspector asks to inspect your vehicle to see that it conforms to Part 103.

Answer 4

As with the other answers if it qualifies yes you can, bbut....to keep from rolling your new toy into a nice round ball, I would recomend you at least solo in an airplane.

Answer 5

yup. at least in ny state. but you gotta be checked out and go through the proper procedures.