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Advanced ultralight aircraft category

Canada flag Canadian category. Definition is similar to light sport aircraft in USA, which is claimed to evolve from AULA.

For complete definition follow the links.

Example of advanced ultralight:

Fisher flying products Dakota Hawk qualifies as ultralight in Canada.

Fisher Flying Products Dakota Hawk

Basic parameters for Advanced Ultralight Aircraft (AULA) 1, 2:

  • propeller driven
  • maximum of two persons, including the pilot
  • MTOW:
    1. 350 kg (770 lb) for a single place aeroplane
    2. 560.0 kg (1232 lb) for a two place aeroplane
  • maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration, VS0, at manufacturer's recommended maximum take-off mass (weight) not exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) (IAS)
  • limited to non-aerobatic operations. Non-aerobatic operations include:
    1. manoeuvres incident to normal flying
    2. stalls and spins (if approved for type)
    3. lazy eights, chandelles; and
    4. steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not more than 60°

Interesting links

  • Definition of ultra-light aircrat on Transport Canada
  • Aircraft registration in Canada

References

[1] Ultralight aircraft (Canada) on wikipedia

[2] AULA on Transport Canada

Aircraft that might fit Advanced ultralight aircraft

Asso X Jewel by Asso

Asso X Jewel
  • Empty weight: 623 lbs (282 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1042 lbs (472 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 178 mph (286 kph)

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Bradley Aerobat by Bradley

Bradley Aerobat
  • Empty weight: 333 lbs (151 kg)
  • Gross weight: 600 lbs (272 kg)
  • Stall speed: 48 mph (77 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 160 mph (257 kph)

Sonerai I by Great Plains

Great Plains Sonerai I
  • Empty weight: 440 lbs (200 kg)
  • Gross weight: 700 lbs (318 kg)
  • Stall speed: 45 mph (72 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 150 mph (241 kph)

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 100 by Morgan Aeroworks

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 100
  • Empty weight: 690 lbs (313 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1199 lbs (544 kg)
  • Stall speed: 37 mph (58 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 150 mph (240 kph)

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 200 by Morgan Aeroworks

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 200
  • Empty weight: 690 lbs (313 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1199 lbs (544 kg)
  • Stall speed: 37 mph (58 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 150 mph (240 kph)

ULM Speedmax Racer by ULM

ULM Speedmax Racer
  • Empty weight: 419 lbs (190 kg)
  • Gross weight: 694 lbs (315 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 143 mph (230 kph)

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Rutan Quickie Q2 by Rutan

Rutan Quickie Q2
  • Empty weight: 490 lbs (222 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1000 lbs (454 kg)
  • Cruise speed: 140 mph (225 kph)

Sonerai II Original by Great Plains

Great Plains Sonerai II Original
  • Empty weight: 520 lbs (236 kg)
  • Gross weight: 925 lbs (420 kg)
  • Stall speed: 45 mph (72 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 140 mph (225 kph)

Asso V Jolly by Asso

Asso V Jolly
  • Empty weight: 591 lbs (268 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Stall speed: 39 mph (61 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 140 mph (225 kph)

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Sonerai II Stretch by Great Plains

Great Plains Sonerai II Stretch
  • Empty weight: 540 lbs (245 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1150 lbs (522 kg)
  • Stall speed: 50 mph (80 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 139 mph (224 kph)

Onex by Sonex

Sonex Onex
  • Empty weight: 600 lbs (272 kg)
  • Stall speed: 45 mph (72 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 135 mph (217 kph)

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Cvjetkovic CA-65B by Cvjetkovic

Cvjetkovic CA-65B
  • Empty weight: 681 lbs (309 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1200 lbs (544 kg)
  • Stall speed: 49 mph (79 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 130 mph (209 kph)

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Sonex Sonex by Sonex

Sonex Sonex
  • Empty weight: 620 lbs (281 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1100 lbs (499 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 130 mph (209 kph)

Aveko VL-3 SPRINT by Aveko

Aveko VL-3 SPRINT
  • Empty weight: 630 lbs (286 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1040 lbs (472 kg)
  • Stall speed: 35 mph (55 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 130 mph (209 kph)

Claims to be worlds fastest ultralight aircraft (EU category).

Sonex Waiex by Sonex

Sonex Waiex
  • Empty weight: 625 lbs (283 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1100 lbs (499 kg)
  • Stall speed: 41 mph (66 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 130 mph (209 kph)

Millennium Master by Millennium

Millennium Master
  • Empty weight: 628 lbs (285 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Stall speed: 39 mph (63 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 128 mph (206 kph)

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Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah by Morgan Aeroworks

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah
  • Empty weight: 573 lbs (260 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1199 lbs (544 kg)
  • Stall speed: 43 mph (69 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 127 mph (204 kph)

Brandli BX2 Cherry by Brandli

Brandli BX2 Cherry
  • Gross weight: 1222 lbs (554 kg)
  • Cruise speed: 125 mph (201 kph)

M-2 Scout UL by Kubíček Aircraft

Kubíček Aircraft M-2 Scout UL
  • Empty weight: 650 lbs (295 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 124 mph (200 kph)

Aerodynos de Colombia JA-177 Evolution II by Aerodynos de Colombia

Aerodynos de Colombia JA-177 Evolution II
  • Empty weight: 606 lbs (275 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1091 lbs (495 kg)
  • Stall speed: 36 mph (58 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 121 mph (195 kph)

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