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In aviation slang, a trike is an ultralight aircraft resembling a hang glider attached to a motorized tricycle chassis, equipped with instruments and providing seating for up to two persons. Around the world, ultralight trikes are also known as powered hang gliders, microlights, flex-wing and weight-shift aircrafts.
Originally conceptualized by NASA in 1962, the first trikes were manufactured in Europe in early 80's. They rapidly became popular all over the world thanks to their affordability, safety and liberal official regulations. People fly trikes for all kinds of different reasons, however the majority savor the unmatched bird-like flight experience unique to these open-cockpit aircrafts. The Canadian Aviation Regulations classify trikes as the Basic Ultra-light Aeroplanes. According to the regulations a Student Pilot Permit - Ultra-light Aeroplane or a Pilot Permit - Ultra-light Aeroplane issued by Transport Canada is required to operate such an aircraft. Our Transport Canada-certified instructors will ensure you learn all the nessesary skills to obtain such permits.
Despite their deceptively simple look, the trikes are very capable performers. They have been flown over Mount Everest, across continents and around the world. The maximum speed of a modern trike may approach 120 miles per hour. In some countries, the air trikes successfully carry out daily industrial duties in agriculture, forestry, and tourism..
There are more than fourty trike manufacturers around the world, of which two are located in Canada. The Russian-made Poisk trikes are our definite choice for the flight training and for the personal use. These rugged, industrial-strength aircrafts are made in Russia by Special Design Bureau of Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation. As Poisk trikes are relatively new in North American skies, this page provides a due introduction.
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