Originally Posted by
LOMCEVAK
G,
The Weedhopper sounds like a HF nightmare and I am amazed that it was ever certificated..
In the USA the Weedhopper is considered a Part 103 ultralight (max 254 lbs, 5 gal gas, single seat) so no certification, nor pilot certificate has ever been needed. I'm building a Model 40 Weedhopper right now. There's quite a following of them here.