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Published: June 15, 2007
The conquest of flight has always been a preoccupation of humankind. Leonardo Da Vinci sketched the first blueprints of the helicopter in the 1400s without the resources to complete his design. But with the rise of the first hot air balloon in 1783 to the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903, humans made the first small steps towards achieving aviator status.
These feats used to be considered only attainable by the birds, yet humankind's unwavering fascination with flight took us first into the stratosphere and eventually into space. Today's flight capabilities are rather impersonal, save one intimate form of aviation: an Ultralight Trike.
An Ultralight Trike, also known as a flexwing trike, is nothing more than a motor powered hang glider, a soapbox racer with wings. This one or two seated aircraft allows an aviator direct participation with the elements, as there are no windows, walls, or roof. Next to hang gliding, an Ultralight Trike is the closest thing humans have to fulfilling the bird fantasy . With a simple set up time of around 30 minutes and the small stature of the flexwing trike, this aircraft has grown in popularity since its first introduction in the late 1970s. With engines less than 100 horse power, and Federal Air Regulation restricting the gas tank to 5 gallons, the Ultralight Trike traditionally flies no faster than 55 knots or 64 miles per hour.
If considering taking up the hobby of a Ultralight Trike it is recommended to receive training from one of three accredited organizations to learn the restrictions, regulations, and safety procedures: the EEA (Experimental Aircraft Association), the USUA (United States Ultralight Association), and the ASC (Aero Sports Connection). However, a license is not required.
Buying a Ultralight Trike or Flexwing Trike is expensive, with the average price of aircraft between $10,000-$20,000. There are facilities which will rent out an Ultralight Trike or Flexwing Trike on a daily basis, though records of experience will need to be provided. The freedom experienced from these motor powered hang gliders is exhilarating for an aviator who flies traditional aircraft to the first timer. With the advent of the Ultralight Trike, the childhood dream of flying has become a more attainable reality.
The Ultralight Trike community is self governed with very little oversight by the FFA, sans restricted fly zones. This is largely due to the respectable safe manner in which organizations such as The United State Ultralight Association conduct their business: with respect for the skies and by demanding safe practices of its Ultralight Trike pilots. With the EEA, USUA, and ASC setting up a rubric of flight experience and safety tactics for members, a slue of litigation suits have been avoided, allowing the sport to continue to flourish for Ultralight Trike enthusiasts nationwide.
Sources:
Rules and Regulations. United States Ultralight Association.12 June 2007. USUA. 12 June 2007.
http://www.usua.org/Rules/ruleandregs.htm
"What kind of license (permit) do I need to fly an ultralight in Canada?." Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada. 2007. UPAC. 12 June 2007.
http://www.upac.ca/index.php?option=com_content& amp;task=view&id=143&Itemid=38
Weight Shift Trike FAQs All About Weight Shift Trikes.26 Jan. 2007. Weather to Fly. 12 June 2007.
http://www.all-about-trikes.com/faq.htm
An Ultralight Trike, also known as a flexwing trike, is nothing more than a motor powered hang glider, a soapbox racer with wings. This one or two seated aircraft allows an aviator direct participation with the elements, as there are no windows, walls, or roof. Next to hang gliding, an Ultralight Trike is the closest thing humans have to fulfilling the bird fantasy . With a simple set up time of around 30 minutes and the small stature of the flexwing trike, this aircraft has grown in popularity since its first introduction in the late 1970s. With engines less than 100 horse power, and Federal Air Regulation restricting the gas tank to 5 gallons, the Ultralight Trike traditionally flies no faster than 55 knots or 64 miles per hour.
If considering taking up the hobby of a Ultralight Trike it is recommended to receive training from one of three accredited organizations to learn the restrictions, regulations, and safety procedures: the EEA (Experimental Aircraft Association), the USUA (United States Ultralight Association), and the ASC (Aero Sports Connection). However, a license is not required.
Buying a Ultralight Trike or Flexwing Trike is expensive, with the average price of aircraft between $10,000-$20,000. There are facilities which will rent out an Ultralight Trike or Flexwing Trike on a daily basis, though records of experience will need to be provided. The freedom experienced from these motor powered hang gliders is exhilarating for an aviator who flies traditional aircraft to the first timer. With the advent of the Ultralight Trike, the childhood dream of flying has become a more attainable reality.
The Ultralight Trike community is self governed with very little oversight by the FFA, sans restricted fly zones. This is largely due to the respectable safe manner in which organizations such as The United State Ultralight Association conduct their business: with respect for the skies and by demanding safe practices of its Ultralight Trike pilots. With the EEA, USUA, and ASC setting up a rubric of flight experience and safety tactics for members, a slue of litigation suits have been avoided, allowing the sport to continue to flourish for Ultralight Trike enthusiasts nationwide.
Sources:
Rules and Regulations. United States Ultralight Association.12 June 2007. USUA. 12 June 2007.
http://www.usua.org/Rules/ruleandregs.htm
"What kind of license (permit) do I need to fly an ultralight in Canada?." Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada. 2007. UPAC. 12 June 2007.
http://www.upac.ca/index.php?option=com_content& amp;task=view&id=143&Itemid=38
Weight Shift Trike FAQs All About Weight Shift Trikes.26 Jan. 2007. Weather to Fly. 12 June 2007.
http://www.all-about-trikes.com/faq.htm
