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This is a very popular discussion topic in our hangar. While some simply wonder why trikes are taking the world by storm, the others are triyng to decide on the aircraft type before committing to the training course.

Trikes vs. Ultralight Airplanes

Many trike pilots agree that a trike compares to an ultralight airplane like a motorcycle compares to a car. We have summarized the key differences for your research below:

 

  • Trikes provide unique bird-like flight experience
  • Trikes are more affordable
  • Trikes are easier to maintain
  • Trikes are more compact, they can be kept in a garage and transported on a trailer
  • Airplanes allow flying in more difficuilt weather conditions
  • Airplanes are faster
  • Airplanes allow aerobatics
  • Airplanes require less physical strength to control

One essential difference though is that unlike motorcycles, the trikes don't need to share the road with unfriendly cars :)