How to Land an Ultralight Aircraft
- 1). Best landing conditions for an ultralight aircraft include a dry, level landing strip of 200 feet or more on a slight incline. Additionally, a low temperature and elevation, and a constant headwind of fair velocity are ideal.
- 2). To land an ultralight aircraft:
Begin circling for landing
Check landing strip for obstructions before descending to less than 1,500 ft
Check windsock for wind direction
Perform cockpit check
Decrease speed to recommended approach speed
Descend to 450-500 ft
Align wings level with ground
Landing gear down
Slow descent and forward speed in anticipation of touchdown
Your landing distance is the total distance required to clear an imaginary 50-foot high screen at the beginning of the airstrip
Substantially reduce the rate of descent and reduce thrust to zero
Flare - push both steering arms all the way forward just before contact with the ground, slowing down forward speed and descent speed
Touch down gently
The ground roll following the touchdown is affected by the landing surface texture and the incline
Apply brake at the rate to stop the aircraft safely
Taxi off the runway
Park the ultralight
Turn off the engine
Disembark - 3). This article gives basic steps for landing an ultralight, but it is for informational purposes only. You should train with an experienced pilot or school before flying.
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