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The FAA has defined three categories of powered light sport aircraft: light airplanes, Trikes or “weight-shift” aircraft, and power parachutes. These are light weight, two seat (pilot & passenger) aircraft that fly relatively slowly (25 to 115 mph). Compared to conventional airplanes (Cessnas, Pipers, and the like) they are very inexpensive to buy, operate, and maintain.

Trikes consist of a wing with a carriage or pod secured below the wing via a pivot. The control is through a single control bar attached directly to the wing.  They typically fly at speeds of 25-45 mph but touring trikes cruise at speeds of 50-75 mph with a top speeds of 85-95.  Because trikes don't have the complicated system of pulleys and cables to control multiple control surfaces and have an extremely low center of gravity they are simple, safe, extremely stable, and very easy to fly. Think of trikes as aerial motorcycles or jet skis and you have an idea of just how much fun these unique aircraft are.

Another advantage of trikes over conventional airplanes is their portability.  Trikes quickly fold up into a tidy package that is easily transported and can be stored in your garage.  Pictured below are two trikes convienently stored in our covered trailer -- our hanger on wheels.  Everything we need is in the trailer; we just hitch it up and head for the airport of our choice.  Check out our pictures from our Northwest tour to get an idea how fabulous portable airplanes can be (click here).

Precision Windsports sells AirBorne Australia Trikes exclusively. AirBorne trikes are built to the highest standards in the industry. These are airplanes built for safe and serious recreation.

FOR SERIOUS RECREATION

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Last modified: 05/19/08