Ultralight Certificate

National Ultralight Gyroplanes — NUF UL-Gyro class (gyroplane, gyroplane)

Gyroplanes that belong to the National Ultralight Aircraft (NUF) class in Sweden are limited to a maximum take-off weight (MTOM) of 600 kg and may only be flown under VFR (Visual Flight Rules). Maintenance, training and flying regulations are based on the same rules as for heavier aircraft, but remain somewhat simpler.

Low weight means lower fuel consumption, resulting in lower flying costs. Light aircraft are somewhat more sensitive to wind, which is why our training is thorough and demanding, giving you the knowledge to handle flight in more challenging weather conditions.

Gyroplane principles and handling on the ground and in the air differ quite substantially from fixed-wing ultralight aircraft (UL-B) and weight-shift ultralight aircraft (UL-A). Training in this class consists of a comprehensive theory syllabus and carefully structured practical training in accordance with the Transport Agency's and KSAK's standards.

Under current Swedish regulations, gyroplanes that meet the requirements for classification as ultralight aircraft fall under the same category as other ultralight aircraft, UL-A and UL-B. It is important to note that NUF UL-A and UL-B are limited to 450 kg MTOM.

PPL, LAPL, or UL-certificate holders on classes other than UL-gyro may fly UL gyroplanes after completing a type-conversion course. The rating to fly NUF and NLF is added as an appendix to the PPL or LAPL. Flying costs drop dramatically and a new world opens up with the kind of performance gyroplanes offer. A minimum of 10 flight hours of training is required to obtain a UL-gyro class rating.

Glider certificate holders may receive abbreviated training towards a UL certificate at the chief flight instructor's discretion — in practice a relatively short and affordable course, though not fewer than 10 flight hours, which is the minimum for fixed-to-rotary conversion.

Prospective pilots with no flying experience need to complete basic training at our flight school. A trial flight is the best way to start.

National Light Aircraft (NLF)

NLF is a category for slightly heavier aircraft than NUF — up to 600 kg MTOM for aeroplanes and up to 600 kg for gyroplanes. Training and ratings follow the same structure as for NUF.

Certificate validity

Your certificate is valid for as long as your LAPL medical — five years if you are aged 17 to 40, and two years if you are older. For your certificate to remain valid you must have flown at least 12 hours during the year and carried out a check flight with an instructor every two years.