Ultralight Vehicles (except for flights by FAA licensed pilots in FAA registered aircraft which are governed by FAR Part 61 and FAR Part 91) and may be governed in addition by other civil laws and regulations. Persons participating in hang gliding, paragliding, and speedflying operations under FAR Part 103 are required by law to fly in accordance with FAR Part 103, and in accordance with any other applicable civil laws.
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FAA Resources
FAA PilotWeb
Digital US Sectional/VFR Charts
Interactive US Sectional/VFR Charts
US Airspace Definition Diagram
How to read an aeronautical chart
TFR - Airspace Obstacles and TFR Trivia (FAA article)
FAA Documents - General
Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR Part 103 - Ultralight Vehicles (aka "FAR Part 103")
FAA Advisory Circular 103-7, Subject: The Ultralight Vehicle
FAA Advisory Circular 103-7, Appendices
FAA Advisory Circular 103-6, Subject: Ultralight Vehicle Operations
FAA Legal Interpretation: Applicability of Part 101 to Ultralight Vehicles During Tethered Takeoff
Tandem Operations
FAA Exemption 4721 - Tandem Operations
FAA Exemption Card for Tandem (Members Only)
Aerotow Operations
FAA Exemption 4144 - Aerotowing Operations
FAA Exemption Card for Aerotowing (Members Only)
Additional Resources
Additional resources for members are available in the Members Only Area: Flight Operations - Members Only