On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:55:30 -0800, Rufus wrote:

Jim Stewart wrote:
cavelamb wrote:
frank wrote:

Anything that flies a person has to be certified by the FAA anyway.
Especially homebuilts due to some fatal crashes early on.


When did this start???

It didn't. Experimental class is still around
and my friend still flies a VW engined plane.

That's a heavier aircraft than an ultralight...not sure what they do
with ultralights, or light sport...anybody know about certs for those
two Categories/Classes?
Ultralight in the USA is totally unregulated other than needing to be
rediculously light. The new sport aviation class I am not sure of -
but I do know certified engines are not required for all. Here in
Canada a class called "advanced ultralight" has some regulation - but
still no certified engine requirement.
Our "Amateur built" class has no engine certification requirements or
limits.