He is an FAA rated commercial pilot and CFI who focuses primarily on ultralights. His writing career covers over 20 years. He is vice president of marketing for BRS and owns interests in several aviation companies. This report was written by him in 1982. Transitioning from hang gliders to the Flight Designs ATV Jetwing Trike is an experience of mixed emotions.
Excitement is present on either side of the fence.
A new world is awaiting that first flight. Even true with pilots with other ultralight airtime, you can expect the trike concept to be quite different. If you are a proponent of weightshift, you will love triking. Frankly though, do not concern yourself with soaring on the first flight. It will not even consume a whole day.