We have been getting a lot of interest now that we have a purpose built 4 stroke and water cooled 2 stroke aviation engines, a lot of people are now comparing the LowBoy Quad against the Australian made AeroChute Trike !
In 2016, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approved the HGFA wheeled training syllabus, enabling pilots to Fly a Wheeled Launch Quad or Trike in Australia, it took over 5 years for the HGFA to satisfy CASA with a Wheeled Powered Paraglider (WPPG) Syllabus.
The RAA also offers Wheeled Flight Training, that is apparently how the heavy & bulky AeroChute got it's certification.
Below, is why may pilots choose to purchase a BlackHawk LowBoy-II Quad over an AeroChute Trike!
The Real comparison; |
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:: LowBoy Quad :: |
-V- |
:: AeroChute Trike :: |
:: Package Deal Price :: |
*from $13'200.00 |
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$30'000.00 |
:: Unit Dry Weight :: |
from 57kg |
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100kg |
:: Fuel Consumption :: |
2 x 12 Litre Tanks
(7+ hrs flying) |
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29 Litre Tank
(2 hrs flying) |
:: Wheels :: |
Aviation Tyres & Aluminium Rims
(very stable design) |
-V- |
3 wheelbarrow wheels
(trike's inherently unstable) |
:: Steering :: |
Ground Steering |
-V- |
NONE |
:: Suspension :: |
30cm Fibreglass Axle travel |
-V- |
NONE |
:: Brakes :: |
Cable Disks
(optional) |
-V- |
NONE |
:: Portability :: |
Vehicle boot |
-V- |
Ute or Trailer |
:: Launch Distance :: |
10 ~ 20mt |
-V- |
20 ~ 30mt |
:: Landing Distance :: |
3 ~ 10mt |
-V- |
10 ~ 20mt |
:: Ground Handling :: |
Steering & Suspension |
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NO Steering or Suspension |
:: In-Flight Handling :: |
Finger tip Steering |
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Heavy pull to Steer |
:: Power-off in Flight Gliding :: |
Glides like an Eagle |
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Drop like a stone |
* $ April 2017 |
The BlackHawk Lowboy-II Quad is the clear leader of the Pack ! |
