What engines do ultralight aircraft use?
Setting standards and trends, Rotax aircraft engines lead the market in the light and ultralight segment and both special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA) and light-sport aircraft (LSA). Aircraft builders in the 600+ weight classes, CS-VLA and CS-23, take advantage of the load and range of Rotax aircraft engines. Rotax engines are famous for their reliability and best-in-class power-to-weight ratio. Versatile, cost-efficient, and easy to use and maintain, Rotax engines have gained the trust of flight schools, home builders, and aircraft manufacturers alike.
Where can you not fly an ultralight?
No person may operate an ultralight vehicle within Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. Ultralights can only be operated in day VFR conditions. Ultralights are not allowed to be operated over congested areas like towns. They are also not allowed in controlled airspace (Class A, B, C, D, or E) unless they have permission from ATC.Ultralight vehicles cannot be flown over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons.