Ultralight/Homebuilt Rotorcraft Arrivals

The procedure to fly into the AirVenture ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft runway is published in the FAA issued Notice to Air Missions (NOTICE). If you plan to fly into AirVenture you must obtain and possess a copy of the current NOTICE and follow the procedures outlined in the NOTICE. Page 21 of the NOTICE describes procedures to fly into the ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft runway.

In addition to the FAA issued NOTICE the following overview with pictures will be helpful in understanding the pattern and arrival/departure procedures.

Note: After you have arrived and prior to flying in the pattern, you must attend daily briefings.

The following guidelines list the appropriate types of aircraft permitted to fly in to/out of, park, or operate at, the Ultralight/Homebuilt Rotorcraft runway, a.k.a. Fun Fly Zone.

• Part 103 Ultralights
• Light-Planes and Homebuilt Rotorcraft certificated as E-AB, E-LSA, and S-LSA that can safely operate from the runway, and the aircraft must not exceed any of the following:
  • Max 1,320 pounds gross weight (per weight and balance doc); and
  • Max airspeed 120 knots (138 mph) CAS in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH); and
  • Max stall speed 45 knots (52 mph) CAS without the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1); and
  • Max 2 seats, including the pilot; and
  • Fixed landing gear, or repositionable for amphibious.
• Special consideration may be given to Fun Fly Zone exhibitor's aircraft if requested.

Note: Type certificated Vintage aircraft such as a Cub, Champ, etc., or traditional homebuilt designs such as a Pietenpol, etc., are not eligible to fly in to/out of, park, or operate in the Fun Fly Zone, regardless of if the aircraft is sport pilot eligible to operate.

CAUTION:

This ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft runway is intended for aircraft that have short takeoff and landing characteristics. Pilots in command are responsible for determining if they and their aircraft are capable of safe operation from this short obstructed grass runway prior to initial arrival. The runway has numerous obstructions on approach and departure ends going either direction. The runway has an uphill grade to the Northwest and a downhill grade to the Southeast. In either direction, the landing length beyond the displaced landing threshold is only 900 feet. All aircraft operating from the ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft runway must have completed all aspects of any test flight activity and be in a condition for safe operation while operating at AirVenture. All pilots flying into, out of or operating at the ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft runway must comply with any applicable FAA regulations for themselves and their aircraft.

NOTE:

The minimum age is 16 years old to fly an ultralight off the Fun Fly Zone grass runway. Anyone younger than 16 can request to fly with parental approval, their flight(s) must be approved by the Air Show Operations Manager; subject to evaluation and recommendation by someone designated by the Air Show Operations Manager.

The pattern can be congested, it is recommended that you consider having an anti-collision  (strobe) light installed and operating at all times while in the pattern.