Stupid Pilot Tricks

Larry Dighera wrote:
On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:46:09 -0000, Jim Logajan
wrote in :

Larry Dighera wrote:
Are ultralights only subject to FAA Part 103, or must ultralight
pilots meet Part 91 regulations also?

Yes and no, respectively.

So, if it was a Part 103 ultralight, Part 91 is not applicable
rendering the sheriff's mention of remaining 500' from persons and
structures incorrect, no?

If all parts of Part 103.1 "Applicability" (including the "intended" part
of 103.1(a) regarding single occupant) were satisfied, then it is my
understanding that no aspect of Part 91 is applicable. But there is always
103.9(a) "Hazardous operations", which is rather subjective. Then I suspect
it's a matter of the facts of the case and the persuasiveness of the
arguments the opposing lawyers make to the judge.

Larry Dighera wrote:
Are ultralights only subject to FAA Part 103, or must ultralight
pilots meet Part 91 regulations also?

Yes and no, respectively.

So, if it was a Part 103 ultralight, Part 91 is not applicable
rendering the sheriff's mention of remaining 500' from persons and
structures incorrect, no?

Somewhat, but they can still stick the pilot.
Sec. 103.9 Hazardous operations.

(a) No person may operate any ultralight vehicle in a manner that
creates a
hazard to other persons or property.-c

On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:33:37 -0700, Richard Riley
wrote in
:

If there were 2 people on board, it can't be a 103 ultralight.

Unless it's a training flight, right?

"Richard Riley" wrote in message
...

I know the overweight ones are registered Experimental, and are
subject to Part 91. It's difficult to discern any 'N' number in the
photograph.

If there were 2 people on board, it can't be a 103 ultralight.

Specifically,

Sec. 103.1 Applicability.

This part prescribes rules governing the operation of ultralight
vehicles
in the United States. For the purposes of this part, an ultralight vehicle
is
a vehicle that:
(a) Is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a
single occupant;
And (e) If powered:
(1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and
safety
devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic
situation;