WoopyFly Inflatable Wing Ultralight Aircraft

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The WoopyFly, a sort of paraglider/trike/ultralight hybrid shown on the world stage at AERO Friedrichshafen this April 2010 in Germany, has a wing that folds for storage like a paraglider — because it's inflatable. Currently, it appears the wing itself is only available from distributors in Switzerland, Russia, and Japan. Those wishing to buy the trike (plus wing) can expect a complete kit cost to run about 13,780 Swiss Francs, which currently is about US$12,400 — plus the legal disclaimer that releases the manufacturer of liability.

Video narration by Glenn Pew for AVweb.com.

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[peckerwood57]

When it pops, does the pilot yell "Woops!"?

[omarbadr36]

Looks like a chicken ..

[jgray110]

why can't it have big fluffy wheels

[delawarepilot]

awesome but...  $12,500 ?1?!

[OJpilotboy]

when that fan stops you died!

[Simso1987]

What licens typ do i need?

[TheChickeneer]

What happens if the fans stop working?

[wrath90210]

This is a great idea! NASA uses inflatable aircraft for many things! This is the cheapest application i've ever seen

[Mr5eXLove]

if that yellow Petrol can falls down.... then he will crash.

[kdvlder]

@electricblue7 negative ghost rider, the pattern is full

[thermicphil]

I like the look of that!

[BayHike]

It looks like a kid flying in a colorful buggy! (Just saying)