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Melbourne Microlights

Point Cook Airfield, Victoria, Australia

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Why Fly Trikes ?

Consider The Advantages !

Weight-Shift Control

Simply the best, safest and furthermore, most natural way to fly. With a high wing and low centre of gravity, the trike is inherently stable and can be flown "hands-off".

Easy to fly. With only two axis control to master, students progress quickly.

Performance

Superb performance - engine on or off, with rapid control response.

Take-off in approximately 50 metres.

Speed range 22 - 100 mph, cruise 35 - 75 mph.

Climb rate up to 1500 ft/min.

Glide approximately 10 to 1.

Endurance 400km / 4 hrs.

Versatility & Convenience

Set up and pack up in a fraction of the time of other ultralight types (approx 20 minutes).

Easy transportability. A small trailer is all that's required with no hanger costs or hassles.

Excellent rough ground capability. No need to operate from fully-prepared airfields.

Fully certified tandem 2 seat configuration. Share the joys of triking with family and friends.

Safety

These aircraft are tested to 6 G's with full fuel and two 90kg pilots. It's most likely the strongest aircraft you will ever have the chance to fly.

It follows that trikes have an enviable safety record throughout the world. Flights around Australia and even around the world have been completed.

Triking is the most convenient and economical type of aviation available today. With brand new fully certified 2 seat trikes available from $18,000, and fuel burn under 10 litres per hour, these aircraft are highly affordable since their running costs and maintenance costs are extremely low.

For More Information Contact:

Melbourne Microlights
30 Bales Street, Mount Waverley, Vic, 3149.
Tel: 03-9807-4734 or 0428-303-484
FAX: 03-9807-4734
Internet: johnoliver@bigpond.com

 

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