History of Hang Gliding & Paragliding

Len Gabriels and Skyhook Sailwings

Powered Ultralights

[ Link to photo of dual power trike ]

Twin-engine two-place trike with contra-rotating propellers

[ Link to photo of car trunk ] [ Link to photo ]

The Pixie power unit started out as suitable for Britain's lightly regulated sub 70kg microlight category.

[ Link to Skyhook powered ultralight (microlight) ] [ Link to Skyhook powered ultralight (microlight) ]

From these primitive beginnings the modern flex-wing powered ultralight (microlight) evolved.




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