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02/09/2010: USUA Calls on the FAA to Correct an Unsafe Situation

The United States Ultralight Association (USUA) is concerned that industry safety is at risk because the FAA is not allowing a way for their own CFI's to train in experimental light sport aircraft (E-LSA's). On January 31st, 2010, the "final" deadline for transition to the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft rules passed. Until then, flight instructors were able to provide students primary training using E-LSA equipment. With the passing of the deadline, many CFI's will be forced out of the training business since it will not be financially viable for them to purchase newer S-LSA aircraft as is currently being demanded by the FAA. The resulting loss of practicing instructors will reduce opportunities for those wanting to learn to fly light sport aircraft as well as ultralight aircraft. (full story here)

01/27/2010: UltraFlight Magazine Becomes Powered Sport Flying

While UltraFlight Magazine has had a couple of logo changes over the years, for fifteen or so years the name has always remained the same. And a good name it has been since it reflected what readers flew or wanted to fly, ultralight aircraft. However, since the FAA introduced the sport pilot rules our ranks have been somewhat artificially split. Some of us remain flying ultralight aircraft and others of us fly exactly what we were flying before, only now they're not called "ultralights" anymore; now they're called "light sport aircraft." (full story here)

Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot CFI applicants, who wish to use their previous ultralight experience toward these ratings, can request a copy of their USUA airman records here.

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06/15/2006: USUA & USPPA: Working Together

The United States Ultralight Association and the United States Powered Paragliding Association have much in common. They both have (as their respective mission statements reflect) the task of supporting powered ultralight aviation through promotion and representation. And, both organizations have been at the forefront of powered ultralight training and safety issues. In the light of these mutual commitments, USUA and USPPA have entered into an agreement that will allow both organizations to achieve their individual objectives, and provide additional benefits to members of each organization. (full story here)

USUA members receive discount on selected sport pilot repairman courses

USUA is pleased to announce an agreement with Brian and Carol Carpenter, owners of Rainbow Aviation Services, a full service Sport Pilot Training facility located in Corning CA that provides a significant discount for USUA members wishing to achieve the Sport Pilot Repairman Inspection rating. These discounts are available on selected courses. For more information, visit the Rainbow Aviation website to reserve a spot in an upcoming course.

Also, Mike Huffman continues his longstanding practice of providing substantial discounts to USUA members for the ELSA repairman courses provided by Sport Aviation Specialties. For more information, phone (904) 206-0522 or visit Sport Aviation Specialties website.

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