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Silverwing Aviation Ltd.Freedom to Fly ... With No Limits! -
Silverwing Aviation Ltd.Freedom to Fly ... With No Limits! -
We Offer Primary Flight TrainingFrom Ab-Initio Student Pilot Training to Advanced Training Topics -
Opening You to a WORLD of PossibilitiesEVERY aircraft depicted on this site falls into the "Ultra-light Aircraft Category" -
Start Your Training TODAY!You can learn to fly aircraft just like these from airports and airfields across Canada and the U.S.!
Links: Weather • Flight Planning • Apps • Navigation • More
On This Page You Will Find ALL of The MOST Useful Links You Will Ever Need!
WEATHER:
NavCanada AWWS Website:
1. Main AWWS Site
2. METARs/TAFs
3. Graphical Forecast Analysis
4. Upper Winds
5. Weather Cams
6. Weather Radar
Other Weather Websites:
1. Windy.Com - The most beautiful and full featured weather website on the internet!
2. Spot Wx - Extremely detailed weather forecasts.
3. Forecast Timeheights - Western Washington University Cloud Level Forecast
4. Weather Cams
5. Western Washington University - Precipitation Radar
Web & Computer Based Flight Planning Links:
1. SkyVector
2. Google Earth
Other Links:
1. LiveATC.net - Listen to live tower frequency feeds
2. Logbook and Flight Tracking - MyFlightBook
Web & Computer Based Flight Planning Links:
1. Moving Map Software - FltPlan Go - iOS
2. Logbook and Flight Tracking - MyFlightBook
3. E6B
ALL of the Aircraft you see on this website are in the Ultra-Light Category
Every holder of a Basic Ultra-Light Pilot Permit (UPP) is fully rated to fly every single aircraft you see on this website. From slow flying STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) bush-planes, to composite high speed (300+km/h) speed demons, the selection of ultra-light aircraft is nearly limitless.
MORE Examples of Ultra-Light Aircraft:
AeroDesigns Pulsar
AeroDesigns
Tecnam P.92 Echo
Tecnam P.92 Echo
Aeroprakt - A32 Vixxen
Aeroprakt - A32 Vixxen
Ikarus C-42
Ikarus C-42
Rans S6ES Coyote II
Rans S6ES Coyote II
Blackshape - BS100 Prime
Blackshape - BS100 Prime
PPHU EKOLOT - KR-030 TOPAZ
PPHU EKOLOT - KR-030 TOPAZ
AeroVolga SPA - Borey Model A
AeroVolga SPA - Borey Model A
Ultravia Pelican Turbo
Ultravia Pelican Turbo
AeroDesigns - Pulsar XP
AeroDesigns - Pulsar XP
Shattering Ultra-Light Myths
“ Ultra-Lights are Unsafe ”
Well maintained Ultra-Lights are kept to a WAY greater condition than most certified aircraft - Myth #1
“ Ultra-Lights have poor performance ”
Modern ultralights have a lighter wing loading and usually a greater power to weight ratio than aircraft like the Cessna 172 and 152. Ultra-Lights can take off and land on shorter fields. With the greater power and a lighter wing loading, can usually climb much steeper over a given distance than the common 172s, 152s, etc. - Myth #2
“ Ultra-Lights are very slow ”
Some ultralights can cruise at speeds of 300km/h! It is true that ultralights must have a stall speed of no greater than 45mph, however, the ultralights we fly typically cruise at between 90 - 110 mph. - Myth #3
“ Ultralights are loud, exposed cockpit, pusher prop configuration aircraft, with go-kart like tricycle wheels ”
While some ultralights are still constructed that way, most modern ultralights are tractor configuration (propeller is in the front), with enclosed cockpits, where you are protected from the elements and the noise of the wind.
They have conventional, steerable landing gear like any other conventional aircraft. - Myth #4
“ You do not need a license to fly ultralights. ”
Well, it's TECHINCALLY called a 'permit'. But yes, you are required to have a 'license' to fly ultralights in Canada. - Myth #5
“ You are not permitted to carry passengers. ”
If you have a 'Passenger Carry Endorsement" on your ultralight permit, you are permitted to carry passengers in an Advanced Ultralight or Certified aircraft falling under the 'Ultra-Light' guidlines.
If you have a basic ultralight, or do not have the 'Passenger Carry Endorsement', you are still permitted to have someone with you who ALSO holds a pilot permit or license.
All ultra-lights are limited to a maximum of 2 persons on board. Or, in other words, the pilot and one other person. - Myth #6
“ Ultralight pilots are not trained as well as other pilots. ”
At Silverwing Aviation we are hyper focused on safety and pilot proficiency.
Our goal is to provide you with the best training possible.
While it is true that the requirements for an Ultralight Pilot Permit are much lower than other pilot licenses - and many ultralight schools abuse that laxness - we are going to ensure you have the skills and experience necessary to be a safe pilot.
- Myth #7
“ Ultralight aircraft are limited in where they can legally fly. ”
COMPLETELY FALSE!:
Provided your ultralight is equipped with a transponder, you can fly anywhere any other Non-IFR certified aircraft can fly, including virtually all civil aviation airports and aerodromes across the country.
And in many cases we can get into and out of airstrips that most certified aircraft are incapable of.
Ultralights are even permitted to fly across the border to the United States, and back.
- Myth #8
Ultra-lights are no longer the ultra-lights of old. Ultra-lights are no longer what you think they are!
Click HERE to shatter your misconceptions!
Located at Pitt Meadows Airport we are Greater Vancouver's newest flight school, we offer flight training, teaching you fly some of the best aircraft available in a minimal amount of time, and at MUCH lower cost!
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Ultra-Light Myths
Nearly everything you think you know about ultra-lights is probably wrong! They can fly nearly anywhere you like, whenever you like; with almost none of the restrictions you presumed. Many have better performance and are just as safe, or safer than certified aircraft! There are so many things ultra-lights can do that you never thought possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
All the most common frequently asked questions are here. Did you know that you do not need a float rating to fly an ultra-light on floats? This and many more questions are answered here!
Avoid Ripoff Flight Schools
Please beware: We have first hand knowledge of the unscrupulous conduct encountered at the other ultra-light schools in the Lower Mainland. DO NOT get ripped off! Please forgive us while this is a VERY VERY rough draft still in the works.
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Safety: SPOT Trackers are an EXCELLENT means by which to follow an aircraft. Silverwing Aviation uses SPOT Trackers to keep track of loved ones. Click the links below to find more information on our SPOT Tracker SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and what to do if you receive an alert. Or, if you would like to see where we've been recently click on "Follow Us"!