Ultralight World
The “Ultralight World” column featured in EAA Sport Aviation, sharing tips, expert advice, and inspiring low-and-slow stories on all things ultralights.
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Love at First Flight
Sixteen years and counting for EAA Sport Aviation contributor George Karamitis and his Quicksilver MX ultralight. Read more
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Ultralight Flight Instruction
Thinking about learning to fly ultralights? EAA Sport Aviation contributor Mark Murray discusses some of the tips and tricks in his latest piece. Read more
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Seeing Clearly in the Fog
Reflecting on a passion for ultralights, and one Quicksilver MX in particular, while waiting out the morning fog. Read more
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Project First Flight
Skonkwerks’ Project First Flight is a natural and intuitive step to give back to the ultralight community, nurture the culture, and provide opportunities for prospective pilots, including interested youths and special needs adults. Read more
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Finding Something Funny About Airframe Ice
It’s unusual to have experienced airframe icing — or however this incident would be classified — and then to have laughed about it afterward. But that’s how it went. Read more
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The Value of Good Training — Don’t Be Too Proud to Seek Instruction
The experience and supervision of a good powered paragliding instructor will not only mitigate risk and safely guide students through the training process but also teach proper technique, correct faulty technique, and equip students with lasting… Read more
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Learn to Fly in Your Own Airplane
The cost of getting into flying has always been important to those dreaming of becoming a pilot. One strategy for would-be sport pilots is to take flight training in their own aircraft. You only have to… Read more