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Canadian Ultralight Information

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Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada (UPAC)

The Recreational Aircraft Association represents a group of Canadian aviation enthusiasts, working together to promote recreational aviation and to advance the science of amateur built aircraft

Reports from Ottawa:

The Ultralight Aeroplane Transition Strategy was signed in January, 1997. This document introduced a new definition of Ultralight Aeroplane using a gross weight. The maximum takeoff weight, or gross weight, must be equal to or less than 544kg (1200 lbs), have a stall speed of 45mph or less, and have a calculated minimum useful load. Basic ultralights are not allowed to carry passengers. The current Advanced Ultralight is now included in the Ultralight category (C-I registered). As long as the advanced ultralight aircraft complies with TP10141, passenger carrying is allowed if the pilot has an RPP or higher license.

By December, 1997, there had been very few ultralight aeroplanes registered using the new definition. Now that the strategy has been in place for awhile, many pilots are finishing their projects and need to complete their paperwork. With the help of Louise Knox of Transport Canada, I have detailed the process to help you register, or reregister, your ultralight aeroplane.

Also included in this Strategy is the privilege of the holder of the Ultralight Pilot Permit to fly any aeroplane which fits the definition of Ultralight Aeroplane; that is, 1200 lb amateur built or certified aircraft are allowed to be flown by UL pilots. Currently UL pilots are not allowed to carry passengers; however, two pilots may fly together in a basic two place or Advanced Ultralight. Transport Canada has a copy of this document on their Recreational Aviation web page.

• October 1996 - Ultra-light Aeroplane Transition Strategy
• November 1996 - Class 4 Medical Meeting
• March 1997 - Canadian Aviation Regulatory Advisory Council, Part IV, Licensing meeting
• April 1998 - Passenger carrying proposal accepted at CARAC
• November 1998 - Placement of registration marks on powered parachutes
• January 1999 - Notice of Proposed Amendments drafts for the passenger endorsement

Information on Canadian Ultralight Regulations:

• Licensing Regulations - Current
• Status of the Ultralight Pilot Passenger Endorsement as of January, 1998
• Aircraft Regulations - Current
• Aircraft Regulations - Proposed
• Requirements for an Ultralight Flight Training Unit - Current
• Aircraft that Canadian Ultralight Pilots can fly

General Interest Information for Ultralight Pilots 

• Ultralight Accident Data
• Registering an Ultralight using the new 1200 lb. Definition
• Ultralight or Homebuilt?
• Crediting of Ultralight time towards higher licenses
• Ultralights in the CARs
• Transport Canada's list of Ultralight Flight Training Facilities

Links to Canadian Ultralight Organizations and Pilots

• Kakabeka Falls Flying Club
• Okanagan Ultralight Association
• Calgary Ultralight Flying Club
• Pacific Ultralight Flying Association (PUFA)

If you would like to be listed, send us your URL

Links of interest to ultralight pilots

• Atmospheric Environment Service - Canadian weather reports
• Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
• Transport Canada's Recreational Aviation web page.
• Transport Canada Aircraft Registration Database - Search for aircraft by registration or owner's name
• The Ultralight Homepage - U.S. Ultralight info and more
• Aerolink - Lots of Aviation info.
• Canadian Owners and Pilots (COPA)
• Recreational Aircraft Association of Canada (RAA)
• Sky Adventures Directory of Ultralight Home Pages
• Powered Parachute Information
• Trike Information
• Ultralight activity in Europe
• Aviator Select - lots of links

Excellent Lazair Ultralight Websites

Lazair.com

Lazair Forum

Lazair Forum on Yahoo

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News Letter

Ultralightnews

Smithsonian

Freedom Airtec

Bob Comperini

Toronto Museum

UltraFlight 

Spinners

Fatal Accident

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Dale Kramer

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