I have been involved with the ultralight movement since its Inception back in the mid-70s. Truthfully this is the first one of these I've seen that really makes sense! Excellent video perspectives. If they put this into a two place I think I might dig into my wallet. I currently own and fly Tailwind but this would be a blast for just banging around in the early mornings and early evenings!
In thermals is comparable performance as standart flex hang glider ( ofcourse flex without trike). Difference is, you are in comfortable seat and you are fully independent because you are powered hang glider.
Thank you, yes sure, Ego trike is exactlly for pilots who have no time to fly free HG, or feel not soo confortable for foot lounch, or simply have no HG comunity around him. Is very comfortable in compare harness, but with nearlly same performance for thermal flying because machine is still very light and aerodynamically clean.
Fiel tak availible till 20 liters. Low cruising speed 65km/hr is compsuption 3-4liters and max cruising speed is 90-100 km/hr with compsuption aroumd 8 liters.
Being an old hang glider and ultralight pilot from the 70's and 80's, this is very nice and clean looking system. What kind of price is it in U.S. funds ?
If you are asking for quantity of produced gliders in total 20 years history is more than 2000 free hang gliders and ca. 100 is now flying with trikes different types.
In Belgium it is not possible to have a ULM- training with EGO Trike mounted under a ATOS wing. As a result the law is not on our side and insurances will not pay in case of an accident. Can you fix that problem ? Because you make one of the nicest and best combination there is.
No, this machine not fit to UK market by weight and also is not cheap as SUB 70. Glide ratio possible from 1:13 till 1:18, sinkrate 0,8 m/s,empty weight 98 kg incl rocket rescue system. Flight performance and maneuverability really different than all flex sub 70, also price is thanks fully carbon kevlar construction , different, but belive me is really drem machine.
Basic weight of structure with wheels is 24kg, ready to fly in full configuration with engine , instruments and rocket rescue system( without glider is 48-53kg- only trike. In case of interest for test flight or just tandem flight contact egotrike@gmail.com
gyro?never! Those plane will be never full of electronic. controlling as standard airplane by easy safe mechanical control. We fly thanks simple physical laws. Easy and safe...👍👍👍
From the look of the wing I had expected a better sink ratio. A 70 year old sailplane would beat this 1:13 with at least 1:20. Souring with gain of height will only be possible in very good thermal conditions.
Dangerous is flying without airbrakes... good glide ratio and low sink rate is not good for landing on short airfields. Thanks airbrakes is easy and safe. Airbrakes are making significant shortage of flaring time. Looks different than standard trikes, but works perfect , very intuitive , easy and safe. Visit us...
Thank you. Availible test flying also in electric versions 12,16, 20 and 32 kW motors. With gliders 12- 16 sqm surface and airbrakes. Prices are in range 28-45 k € in electric version with 1,5 hr flight range. Electric version have folding prop😜 WWW.ULTRALIGHTDESIGN.CZ
prices are in big range by glider in use and equipment, if petrol or electric. Generally is posible to say from 25000- 57000 EUR incl VAT production in central Europe. 20years experiences on market. delivered by producer from Czech republic and dealer point in USA Colorado. Curentlly in 11 countries around world . WWW.ULTRALIGHTDESIGN.CZ
As I said many time... movie is movie, music is welcome. For more you are invited for test flight. In this view will be reality more helpfull for you... contact : egotrike@gmail.com or call +420 603 209892
