The ABC website is reporting record numbers of Australian aviation enthusiasts are taking to the sky in aircraft costing as much as a family sized sedan.
The ABC website is reporting record numbers of Australian aviation enthusiasts are taking to the sky in aircraft costing as much as a family sized sedan.
Almost 10,000 people in Australia hold a recreational pilot's certificate, taking to the air on one of 3,500 registered microlight and ultralight aircraft.
A recreational pilots certificate allows a person to operate an ultralight or microlight aircraft which are limited to 2 seats and a maximum take off weight of 600 kilograms. There are approximately 2000 locations around Australia which are suitable for recreational aircraft operations.
There are currently 5 major manufacturers located in Australia. Aircraft typically cost between $40,000 to $140,000. Pilots require an appropriate level of training and certification to operate a recreational aircraft.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-28/aviation-enthusiasts-take-to-the-skies-in-record-numbers/5415480 for the full ABC article.