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With the weight limit you're referring to the part 103 rules addressing ultralight aircraft. 14 CFR 103.1(e)(1) [If powered:] Weighs less than 254 pounds emp
by 0_____0 4y ago
With the weight limit you're referring to the part 103 rules addressing ultralight aircraft.
14 CFR 103.1(e)(1)
[If powered:]
Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation;
- Mizoguchi 4y agoThanks for the clarification/correction. It seems crazy to me some rules are so relaxed. I remember asking if there were any limits on where they could flight their experimental planes, say urban/densely populated areas, the answer was "nah".
- 0_____0 4y agoI had the same reaction! Shockingly laissez faire for the FAA.
- gsk22 4y agoWell, there are no special restrictions for experimentals over populated areas, but they are still subject to all the standard restrictions (1000ft above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2000ft) and any airspace restrictions.