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What kind of flying may a Part 103 ultralight be used for?

Recreation or sport purposes only.

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  1. Recreation or sport only ✔
  2. Business use in daylight
  3. Paid flight training

Why: An ultralight vehicle must be used or intended for recreation or sport purposes only. Using one for business or for hire means it no longer fits the Part 103 definition.

Huh, didn't know that: Part 103 also requires that the vehicle carry no U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate.

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Answer: Recreation or sport only. An ultralight vehicle must be used or intended for recreation or sport purposes only. Using one for business or for hire means it no longer fits the Part 103 definition.

  1. 14 CFR Part 103, Ultralight Vehicles (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=103
    Is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only;
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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