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Which certificates must you hold to fly a legal Part 103 ultralight?

None. Ultralight pilots need no pilot or medical certificate.

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  1. A sport pilot certificate and a driver's license
  2. None, no pilot or medical certificate is required ✔
  3. A private pilot certificate and a third-class medical

Why: Part 103 says ultralight operators need no aeronautical knowledge, age or experience requirements, and no airman or medical certificates. Training is still a very smart idea.

Huh, didn't know that: Ultralight pilots still must follow Part 103's daylight, airspace and right-of-way rules.

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Why did the ultralight pilot skip the license office? He was already on cloud nine.
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Answer: None, no pilot or medical certificate is required. Part 103 says ultralight operators need no aeronautical knowledge, age or experience requirements, and no airman or medical certificates. Training is still a very smart idea.

  1. 14 CFR Part 103, Ultralight Vehicles (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=103
    are not required to meet any aeronautical knowledge, age, or experience requirements to operate those vehicles or to have airman or medical certificates.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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