The Lighter Side of Aviation: Arizona Ultralight Aviation

Welcome to the light end of aviation!!! This company’s name is Arizona Ultralight Aviation but they fly primarily planes classified as Light-sport aircraft.

At Arizona Ultralight Aviation you'll find lots of light-sport and ultralight-type aircraft. Arizona Ultralight Aviation has been in business over 25 years at their current location. They are primarily a flight school specializing in instruction for the light-sport licensing. Arizona Ultralight Aviation uses the Aerotrek A240. It is quick and agile, yet is very stable and easy to fly.

Arizona Ultralight Aviation also offers service and maintenance of ultralight, experimental and light-sport aircraft, sales of aircraft and parts, and tie-down and storage of aircraft.

With all our beautiful Arizona weather, Arizona Ultralight gets to fly almost every day giving flight instruction and introductory flights. Interested in trying it out? Give them a call and schedule a flight. Arizona Ultralight offers introductory flights starting at $70.00 for a 20 minute introductory flight, $100.00 for the 30 minute version and $180 for a one hour orientation-but be careful, this sport is very addicting!

What is a Light-sport aircraft?

• Single or two place only

• No fuel limits

• Maximum level flight speed of 120 knots (138 mph) calibrated airspeed at maximum continuous power

• Maximum power-off stall speed of 45 knots (52 mph) calibrated airspeed

• Maximum gross weight of 1320 lbs.-1430 lbs. for amphibious aircraft

• Single engine only-no inflight adjustable prop

• Fixed gear only (unless amphibious)

What is required to be a Light-sport pilot?

• Minimum of 17 years old.

• Have a third-class medical or better, or have a valid U.S. drivers license

• Be able to read, write, and understand English

• You must pass a written knowledge test

• You must complete a minimum of 15 hours dual instruction with a qualified instructor

• Included in those 15 hours of dual, you must receive a minimum of 2 hours cross country instruction

• 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport

• Minimum of 5 hours solo including a cross country flight of at least 75 nautical miles with one segment of the flight consisting of a straight line distance of at least 25 nautical miles with a full-stop landing at a minimum of 2 points.

• 2 hours of flight training within 60 days of your Practical test in preparation for your Practical test

• Complete a Practical test with a flight examiner including both oral and flight testing

There are other criteria to be met if the Sport pilot wishes to obtain endorsements for different speed limitations, controlled airspace, tail wheel, etc.

Arizona Ultralight Aviation offers a complete training program for the Light-sport certification. Everything from introductory flights through ground school, dual instruction and checkride. Give them a call to set up your flight.

Call them at 520-682-7504 for more information, or to make a reservation. Please call, as they do not receive text messages. For an in-depth look at their offerings, check out their website at: http://www.azsportflying.com/index.html

Arizona Ultralight Aviation’s Offices are located at 5000 N. Axtell Ave., Marana, AZ 85653 while their airstrip is located at 4901 N Axtell Ave, Marana, AZ 85653-8725. This location puts them nearest to the Manville Estates, and Tucson Avra West neighborhoods.

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