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SMAC262 Ultralight Flying With with Madison Johnston


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Welcome to Episode 262. Today we have a special guest Madison Johnston to discuss flying ultralights without a pilot certificate better known as Part 103 with Madison Johnston.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 
  • What is part 103 flying? 
  • Is it safe? 
  • Part 103 aircraft flying, buying, and maintenance. 
  • Flying without any certificates, how do you do it? 
  • Learning to fly cheaply and having fun doing it! 
    • LODA – letter of deviation authority
    • What is the training like for an experienced pilot?
    • Build times and general costs of ultralight aircraft. 
    • Pilot prejudice. 
    • Dealing with the pilots who think we’re too slow and dangerous; the misconceptions about ultralight pilots and builders. 
    • Communication is key! 
    • How to keep others aware of your presence. 
    • Two stroke? 
    • Four stroke? 
    • Weight limits and speed? 
    • Ramp checks, the FAA, and how to stay out of trouble. 
    • It’s the pilot’s responsibility.
    • Carl’s question and challenge. What does Carl Weight? Hint look at part 103 max weight for powered aircraft. First person that answers the question gets a free scholarship guide. Must answer on our Facebook page.
    • After Landing Checklist:

      No Picks of the week since this is an interview.

      Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

      ABOUT PART 103 FOR ULTRALIGHTS

      https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/ultralights/getting-started-in-ultralight-flying/about-faa-part-103-for-ultralights

      United States Ultralight Association

      https://www.usua.org

      Private, Sport, or Ultralight?

      https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/comparing-pilot-types

      Becoming an Ultralight Pilot — Step by Step

      https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/comparing-pilot-types/how-to-become-an-ultralight-pilot

      Powered Paragliding Bible 6: The Ultimate Paramotor Manual and Reference

      https://amzn.to/3gipzsJ

      https://www.teammini-max.com/online-store/aircraft-kits/1600r-sport/

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