Trike flying over Kauai, Hawaii!

Flight control in a trike is by weight-shift. This is similar to controlling a hang glider, in which the aviator or pilot is suspended from the wing made from high-strength aluminium and fabric. Because trikes are most often used for recreational flying by part time pilots, a premium is placed on gentle behavior especially at the stall, natural pitch stability, and ease-of-operation.

Due to their relatively low cost, low fuel consumption, light weight, ability to take off and land in very short distances, and ability to fly in somewhat turbulent conditions, trikes have become popular with recreational pilots. In particular, trikes have been used to fly across oceans, frozen tundra, barren deserts, and even into backyard landing strips.

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