Why I Fly Trikes

Trikes are one of several types of aircraft called Ultralights by the FAA. Trikes have several advantages over other types of ultralights and other aircraft including enhanced safety, easy storage and set-up, airworthiness and maneuverability, and versatility.

A Trike is:

· A Hang glider with a seat, motor, and wheels

· Simple - direct control of the wing, no pulleys, pushrods, or bellcranks

· Convenient - store in your garage and still have room for your car! Set up in 30 minutes.

· Capable - fly around the farm or around the world!

· Slow flying

· Excellent for short, rough, or soft fields

· Capable with wheels, floats, or skis

· Easy to fly but more physically demanding than an airplane (think motorcycle compared to a car)

· A powered aircraft with a pivoting wing attached to a carriage. Roll and pitch are controlled by moving a control bar attached to the wing.

A Trike is NOT:

· Aerobatic

· Forgiving of poor ground handling technique in high winds, gusty winds, or cross winds

· For everybody!

In some cases Trikes can be registered with FAA and flown as experimental, amateur built aircraft. Most 2-seater trikes will have to be registered as experimental, light sport aircraft and flown by Sport Pilots by January 31, 2008.