Dec
12
Ultralight Trike Intro Flight
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A buddy and I on our intro flights in an Antares Trike, courtesy of www.goldenstatetrikes.com
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21 Comments
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
aircrafts can take multipul times before the engine starts its not anything to worry about unless you get to like 7 times
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Uh….I’n not a mechanic, but since it took 3 tries to get the engine going, and it sounds nasty…..I was a bit nervous for you. In any event it looks like fun, and hey, you didn’t die so that’s good. Thx for posting the vid.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
should check out that engine before you fly….
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Yea, with an Engine bogging out like that, i would have got off that ride!
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Depending on the engine it can sometimes take a couple of attempts from cold, there’s a knack to it, especially with the two strokes. Not a problem, you warm the engine for 5-10 minutes before flight anyway and any issues are generally apparent from the instrumentation.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Bad, bad idea to fly after so many tries to start that…
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
okay can you clarify something for me…
1) no age limits?
2) for a single seater you dont need a license?
3) you have to meet certain requirments to fly a single without lisence?
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
what model is it?
The MA-32 R503 looks great, but they don’t give the speed with the Proffi vs the MA-32 R582 with the Proffi.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
do not buy a kit.. is not worth it. the engine, wing and instrument you will not build yourself..so, you will not save much. fcatory built is the way to go.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I’m thinking about purchasing a kit for an ultralight kite.. How much did you pay for yours?
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I so wanna ride a trike when im older!
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
More fun than scary. See the white canister under the engine? That’s the BRS – Ballistic Recovery System. A handle in the cockpit activates a rocket which pulls a parachute out of the canister. The chute is attached to the frame, so it supports the whole aircraft and passengers.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
those things look freakin scary to ride on. you wear parachutes right?
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
lol its ok i just seen the light im a dumbass lol
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
i wanna know at about 3:03 and just after is two bright flashes from the rear of the trike is that normal i couldnt see any lights there??? anyone know???
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
could you please give me a link to a website that sells them. I would appreciate it
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Oh Ok Well Im Getting Ready To Take My First Intro In A Trike, And I Needed To Know If I Could Set Front Or Back. Thanks. PS: I’m A CFII SEL and A CFI(Glider) and CFII(helicopter)
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Back seat, but he still let us each take control for a good portion of the flight.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Did You Sit Front Or Back Seat?????
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Oh thats Lodi you must have flown with Doug Donaldson. Hope that stalling 582 didn’t get you too nervous.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
very nice takeoffs and landings