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From: al@infoswx.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: Ultralight advice sought
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Date: Wed, 3-Jul-85 15:55:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jul  3 15:55:00 1985
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Nf-From: infoswx.UUCP!al    Jul  3 14:55:00 1985


Ultralight technology has improved so that the same risks are not
present.  I am not am expert, buy I hope to get my "ultralight license"
this weekend, and think it is reasonably safe.

	1.  AOPA has a good certification program.

	2.  Two seat Ultralights are used for all primary training.
		(I would not learn at a place that did not use them)

	3.  You carry a parachute for emergencies (I have never seen
		one used)

I would not let the bad press about ultralighting prevent you
from checking into it!  Call up AOPA in Frederick MD (301) 695-2000,
and ask for the Ultralight Division.  They can get you a list of
all Certified Ultralight Flight Instructors.

Al Gettier
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