10 point system for evaluating new and used ultralight aircraft
1. 3 axis standard control gets you 10 points 2. weight shift in a trike gets you 10 points 3. 2 axis control gets you 5 points* 4. weight shift control other than trike gets 2 points 5. powered parachute gets 10 points the same as # 3* Standard three axis control systems get 10 points as do trikes because they allow flight in more varied conditions, during more hours of the day. They also give the pilot cross country capability and he knows that he can land in a cross wind at another field. Two axis control only receives 5 points due to the crafts limitation in cross wind, and windy conditions. Most two axis control aircraft will be flown in early morning or late evening conditions, and usually just around the take off and landing site. Editors Note * - I give this type of craft 10 points if the owner is buying the craft to fly in these conditions. I know of many pilots who own two axis control aircraft on floats, who fly only morning/evenings or on weekends from the lake where their cottages are located.
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