JAR Ultralight Definition

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Written by Arwyn Jones | 30 March 2009

The definition of a microlight according to the Joint Aviation Authorities document JAR-1 is an aeroplane having no more than two seats, maximum stall speed (VS0) of 35 knots (65 km/h) CAS, and a maximum take-off mass of no more than:

  • 300 kg for a landplane, single seater; or
  • 450 kg for a landplane, two-seater; or
  • 330 kg for an amphibian or floatplane, single seater; or
  • 495 kg for an amphibian or floatplane, two-seater, provided that a microlight capable of operating as both a floatplane and a landplane falls below both MTOM limits, as appropriate.