From: Chris_McCoy_at_sigmanet.com
Date: 03/04/98
From: Chris_McCoy_at_sigmanet.com Message-ID: <882565BD.005CD982.00@sweb_notes.sigmanet.com> Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:56:52 -0800 Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Ultralight Certification]
Ken,
The question is , what if we meet all requirements for part 103?
We are very close.
Chris
>>1. Does a lighter than air craft apply to Part 103?
Probably not. Does your LTA aircraft meet the requirements of FAR Part 103?
I.e weighs less than 254 pounds, only carries one person, and has a fuel
capacity of 5 or less gallons? If not then it's not a part 103 Ultralight.
>>2. Are any liscence required to opperate such a craft, such as balloon
>>or blimp liscences?
Ordinarily, LTA aircraft are certified under FAR Part 31 and the pilots who
fly them certified under FAR Part 61.
>>3. If the airship has a rigid frame, will this affect any of the above?
Probably not.
All the above referenced FARs can be downloaded from:
<http://www.faa.gov/avr/AFS/FARS/far_idx.htm>.
For more Ultralight information call AFS-800 at 202.267.8212.