Ikarus Drachen Tomas Pellicci (English: Thomas Pellicci) is a German aircraft manufacturer based in Stephanskirchen, founded by Tomas Pellicci. The company specializes in the design and construction of beginner hang gliders for schools and flight training use.[1][2]
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| Industry | Aerospace |
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| Founder | Tomas Pellicci |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Hang gliders |
| Website | www.ikaruspellicci.de |
History
editTomas Pellicci was born on 23 May 1950, in Stephanskirchen, but emigrated to Australia in his early twenties, where he became involved in flying hang gliders, towed by boats. In 1973, he returned to Germany, where he met an American soldier, Californian Mike Harker, who was flying from hills. His background in model-making earned him a job at a local flight school repairing and modifying Ikarus hang gliders and eventually took over the company. By 2019 he was selling six to eight gliders per year.[2]
Aircraft
edit| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikarus Funflyer | hang glider | ||
| Ikarus Doppel | hang glider | ||
| Ikarus Duo Club | hang glider | ||
| Ikarus Grasshopper | hang glider | ||
| Ikarus Imagine | hang glider | ||
| Ikarus Spirit L | hang glider |
References
edit- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b "Der Otto Lilienthal von Kragling: Tomas Pellicci baut seit 35 Jahren Hängegleiter". OVB Online (in German). 7 December 2019. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.