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A Single Seat Basic Ultra-Light Aeroplane In Canada Is Defined As:

A basic ultra-light aeroplane is defined as either:a single-seat aeroplane that has a launch weight of kg (363.8 pounds) or less, and a wing area, expressed in square metres, of not less than the launch weight minus 15, divided by 10, and in no case less than 10 m2",

Owner Registration Single Seat Basic Ultralights

Basic ultra-light and advanced ultra-light aeroplanes must be registered in Canada but are not issued with a flight authority document.

To become the registered owner, the applicant must meet the registration requirements found in subparts 200 - 202 of Part II of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). 

Transport Canada application form number 26-0522 is used for the initial application for registration of an ultra-light or advanced ultra-light aeroplane. 

The application (Part 2) of the certificate of registration is used by the new owner to apply for registration of a basic ultra-light or advanced ultra-light aeroplane.

Canadian Single Seat Ultralight Aircraft Registration 

The initial registration of an advanced ultra-light aeroplane requires the applicant to submit the following documents:Evidence of custody and control of the aeroplane such as a bill of sale, lease agreement or other acceptable document in accordance with Part II of the CARs;
A completed Application for Registration of Ultra-light Aeroplane (Transport Canada form number 26-0522);
A Statement of Conformity (SOC).The registration marks that are issued to a basic or advanced ultra-light aeroplane will begin with "C-I???".

Ultralight Aircraft that give the biggest bag for the buck


In this video you will find what the Ultralight Flyer considers the ultralights that give the biggest bang for the buck. We have included static footage, plus footage of the aircraft taking off and landing. Included is a brief description of the aircraft and some of the reasons it has been chosen to go on our list. To help us bring you even more of these awesome videos subscribe to our video magazine below.

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Pilot Permit - Ultra-Light Aeroplane Canada

Section 421.21 of the CARs outlines the standards with regard to age, medical fitness and validity, knowledge, experience and skill relating to the acquisition a Pilot Permit - Ultra-light Aeroplane. 

Section 401.05 deals with Recency Requirements which apply once a permit has been issued.

Powered Parachutes
When the experience requirements for a Pilot Permit - Ultra-light Aeroplane have been met, in whole or in part, on powered parachutes, the permit will be issued restricted to powered parachutes.

Canadian Ultralight Aircraft Operating Limitations

Basic and advanced ultra-light aeroplanes must be operated in Canada in accordance with section 602.29 of the CARs. 
This section outlines general operating conditions as well as under what conditions an ultra-light aeroplane may be operated in controlled airspace. Ultra-light aeroplanes may not be operated at night or in IFR flight.

Canadian Ultra-Light Aircraft Uses

In addition to private recreational use a basic ultra-light and advanced ultra-light aeroplane may be used for hire and reward for the purpose of pilot flight training in accordance with section 406 of Part IV of the CARs. 

For More Information On Canadian Ultralight Regulations Contact:

Recreational Aviation and Special Flight Operations is the division within Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation directorate which is responsible for amending and developing policies, standards and regulations concerning ultra-light and advanced ultra-light aeroplanes. 

You may contact us at:
Transport Canada
Recreational Aviation and Special Flight Operations (AARRD), Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, 6th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8
Telephone (613) 990-1034, Facsimile: (613) 990-6215, E-mail: recavsf@tc.gc.ca

Easy Riser ultralight, Easy Riser foot launched ultralight aircraft, Icarus ultralight 


The UFM Easy Riser is an American swept wing biplane hang glider that was first powered in 1975, becoming the first modern ultralight aircraft. The Easy Riser was still in production as an unpowered glider in 2002 by Ultralight Flying Machines

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e Lazair, electric powered Lazair ultralight motor glider, by Dale Kramer. 

Electric Aircraft, electric Lazair, eLazair, electric powered Lazair ultralight motor glider, by Dale Kramer. Dale Kramer's forum on the eLazair at Airventure.. 
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Kolb FireFly Part 103 legal ultralight aircraft

When you want the final word, it's often best to go right to the top, to the boss. That we did with Kolb Aircraft boss Brian Melborn. In this video shot at the new and improved Paradise City at Sun 'n Fun, we heard about the Kolb Firefly as a Part 103 ultralight vehicle ... but the best news is a factory available ready-to-fly model, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg. Brian also tells about a few changes to the great flying light aircraft. 
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