How hard is it to fly an ultralight?
How hard is it to fly an ultralight? Flying ultralights can be the quickest, simplest, and most inexpensive way to get in the air for pilots who just want to have fun. While there are a number of restrictions on ultralight activity — you can't carry passengers, your aircraft can't go too fast or weigh more than 254 pounds, etc.
What is the weight limit for ultralight pilots?
Under FAA regulations, to qualify as an ultralight — and thus be exempt from registration and licensing requirements — the aircraft must weigh no more than 254 pounds, have a fuel capacity of five gallons, have a maximum speed of 55 knots and carry a single seat.