FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles

Ultralight aircraft in the United States are much smaller and lighter than ultralight aircraft in all other countries.

In the USA ultralights are classified as vehicles and not aircraft and are thus not required to be registered nor is the pilot required to have a pilot license or certificate.

Regulation of ultralight aircraft in the United States is covered by the Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 (Federal Aviation Regulations) Part 103 or 14 CFR Part 103, which defines an "ultralight" as a vehicle that:

Ultralight vehicles cannot be flown over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons.

Weight allowances can be made for amphibious landing gear, and ballistic parachute systems.

In the United States, while no license or training is required by law for ultralights, training is highly advisable.

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