LiteWing Aircraft
LiteWing Aircraft was an American aircraft manufacturer based in Caryville, Tennessee. The company specialized in the design and manufacture of ultralight trikes in the form of kits for amateur construction and ready-to-fly aircraft under the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules.[1][2]
| Privately held company | |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Fate | Out of business circa 2000 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Kit aircraft, ultralight trikes |
The company seems to have gone out of business about 2000.
The company built two models, the LiteWing for the US homebuilt category and The Lite Trike for the ultralight category. The latter was noted for its exceptional low empty weight of 180 lb (82 kg) and its very minimalist design.[1][2]
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiteWing Aircraft LiteWing | 20 (2000) | Single seat ultralight trike | |
| LiteWing Aircraft LiteTrike | 20 (2000) | Single seat ultralight trike | |
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References
- Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page C-13. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
- Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 46. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
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