"dje" wrote in message
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In the US I believe they are not allowed above 17,999 ft.

From Ultralight news.com:

"A Falcon UL still claims the altitude record of 26,900'."

David

"Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired" wrote in message
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What is the altitude record for an ultralight?

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Oh, you can get exceptions by prearrangement with ATC.
For example, there's a box over Sandia, near Albequerque, that can be opened
up, and several hang gliders have gone over 22,000 feet there, perfectly
legally.

Tim Ward