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Description
This overview of the sport of flying ultralight aircraft examines its origins and the vehicles involved.
Quick Summary
This non-fiction book provides an in-depth overview of ultralight aircraft, exploring the history of the sport from its early origins in the 1970s to the variety of lightweight flying vehicles used today. The book covers specific topics like the development of wing and weight-shift designs, safety considerations, and the regulations that define what qualifies as an ultralight aircraft. If your kid enjoys behind-the-scenes looks at how things work, they will love this technical guide that reads like a detailed field guide to flying machines. This book is ideal for 4th-6th graders who are fascinated by vehicles, engineering, or aviation and are reading at approximately a 4.6 AR level.