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Kites Trikes Yikes 1972-1989

Yikes..Kites & Trikes is an original compilation of very early video archive material created to reflect my kite flying days in 1972, still at school and just 12 years old, almost suddenly, flying evolved to triking in 1989... where did those years go..???
The imagery is not perfect although you will get the feeling...the trike speed is original, the low flying is extreme (do not attempt this style of flying without respect of the hidden dangers - powerlines, engine outs, trees or serious injury may occur) and the location holds great memories of triking before the sport was legal, at Scone in the Hunter Valley.
The Airborne Edge 582 aircraft of the time performed extremely good, fitted with a Rotax 582 (2 stroke) engine & 2 blade wooden prop, the Edge could fly at about 55 knots...
I really loved these trikes;
Awesome machines with a minimum of cockpit comforts - real flying, real fun.. real X-citment..Enjoy!
Music - Not sure, but it is perfect-acknowledgement to the creators.
Note: For clearer viewing, play on smaller window..!

Comments

  • Jozinko

    wow Wefly, GREAT video!!! ...the feeling... as you writed: where did those years go..??? Those was the absolute freedom, no regulations, pilot only and his passion!

  • wefly

    Thanks Jozinko.. our flight logs can always tell us a story - thats why I have always logged my flights!!

    Got a bit of water ski kite days coming soon.. thats REAL flying without knowledge...let the journey begin!

    Smooth flights my friend, love your stories as well, you have much history to tell...Safe flights.