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Originally Posted by tis
One of the Marriots fly an ultra light.
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Yes they do....and they had an accident near Wolfeboro Neck/Tuftonboro Neck back in the late 80's (89 I think). They were "dog fighting" and clipped each other's wings. The fire dept actually flagged us down by the boat launch in front of the Libby to bring firefighters out to the scene.
Careless, poorly (if at all) trained "pilots" flying what is basically a hang glider with a lawnmower engine.
and if Acers per Second wants to comment on my opinons on ultralights, that's fine. I'm a former pilot myself and a current air traffic controller. That and those I've met who fly these things have made up my mind for me.
Yes it is sad that the General Aviation community has been hit hard by all the lawsuits, but that does not excuse the pure stupidity of those who fly these things recklessly. They are the same types of people as the countless "Capt boneheads" mentioned on these forums.