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Raptor Designs Pty Ltd. (Last Update 5th July 2005)
Welcome to the Aerial Pursuits trike pages. Here you will find miscellaneous information on Trikes, otherwise known in Australia as "Microlight Aircraft", from a simple primer for the newcomer, to a growing resource of flying tips, links to other trike resources, and info on more obscure elements of flexwing flying, such as "minimum" systems. We welcome your comments and suggestions for improvement!
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Contents |
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| Trike
Basics (The 20 cent tour) |
What is a trike? Where did it all start? What
do
they fly like? All these questions and more, answered for the
curious. |
| Advanced FAQ | General technical information on trikes and flying techniques. This page is updated regularly with answers to questions asked on the Trike Mailing list. |
| Hang Glider Conversion | How can you use a hang glider wing with a trike? What considerations are there in designing a safe, stable trike? |
| A Trike Glossary | Some of the gobbledegook buzzwords you will
run into on these pages,
explained as simply as possible. Now with pictures! |
| Nanolights | Explore the world of super-light powered hang glider systems! including our own Thistledown Trike! |
| The HuntWing | Build your own BCAR-S certified two-seat trike from plans! |
| How A Flexwing Turns | Do you just "Crank and Bank"? Maybe not -
find out
more here. |
| Other Resources | Plenty of Links for you to continue your exploration of the world of trikes, and information on how to access the Trike Mailing Lists. and the Australian Microlight forum hosted by the Australian Free Flight server |