CANADIAN ULTRA-LIGHTS

Basic Ultra-light Aeroplanes (BULA) 
Advanced Ultra-light Aeroplanes (AULA)

The CARS 101.01 -  an "ultra-light aeroplane" - means an advanced ultra-light aeroplane or a basic ultra-light aeroplane; (avion ultra-léger)
            

 A basic ultra-light aeroplane is defined as either:

basic ultra-light aeroplane" means an aeroplane having no more than two seats, designed and manufactured to have

     (a) a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 544 kg, and

     (b) a stall speed in the landing configuration (V_so) of 39 knots (45 mph) indicated airspeed, or less, at the maximum take-off weight; 

Note :  When registering a basic ultra-light aeroplane, you must demonstrate that the useful load of your aeroplane (the difference between the maximum gross weight specified by the manufacturer and the actual empty weight of your aircraft) is at least the amount specified (Mu or Wu) below:

 
For a single place aeroplane

Mu = 80 + 0.3P, in kg; where P is the rated engine power in kilowatts

(Wu) = 175 + 0.5P, in lb.; where P is the rated engine power in Brake Horse Power

or

For a two place aeroplane

Mu = 160 + 0.3P, in kg; where P is the rated engine power in kilowatts

(Wu) = 350 + 0.5P, in lb. ; where P is the rated engine power in Brake Horse Power

Aircraft that do not provide at least the minimum useful load specified
above cannot be registered as basic ultra-light aeroplanes.

Basic Ultra-light Aeroplanes must be registered in Canada but are not issued with a flight authority document.

To become the registered owner the applicant must meet the registration requirements found in subparts 200 - 202 of Part II of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Transport Canada application form number 26-0522 is used for the initial application for registration of an ultra-light aeroplane. The application (Part 2) of the certificate of registration is used by the new owner to apply for registration of a basic ultra-light aeroplane.

The registration marks that will be issued to a basic ultra-light aeroplane will begin with “C-Ixxx”.

Basic Ultra-light Aeroplanes may be built from an original design, purchased as a kit from an ultra-light aeroplane kit manufacturer or be a combination of these two possibilities. Regardless of how or where the aircraft is constructed or assembled, the responsibility to meet the design specifications and maintain the aircraft for continued safe flight rests solely with the owner of the aircraft. If the aircraft that is registered as an ultra-light aeroplane is modified so as to no longer be an ultra-light aeroplane the certificate of registration is cancelled.

Although the manufacturer of a Basic Ultra-light Aeroplane is not required to meet any criteria with respect to standards of materials, workmanship or the continuing “fit for flight” status of their product, it is strongly recommended that, in the interest of safety, Basic Ultra-light Aeroplane manufacturers use “aviation accepted” design criteria, materials and practices.

Prospective purchasers of Basic Ultra-light Aeroplane kits should be aware that kit manufacturers and part suppliers are bound by no legal requirements under the Aeronautics Act. It is strongly recommended that owners and prospective owners of Basic Ultra-light Aeroplanes avail themselves of the information and services provided by the recreational aviation industry, schools and the ultra-light aviation community.

Basic Ultra-light Aeroplane Uses

In addition to private recreational use a Basic Ultra-light Aeroplane may be used for hire and reward for the purpose of pilot flight training in accordance with section 406 of Part IV of the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

A basic ultra-light aeroplane MAY NOT be used for any other commercial aviation operation or aerial work.