Wasp Flight Systems
Wasp Flight Systems (often called just Wasp Systems) is a British aircraft manufacturer based in Kendal, Cumbria and run by Chris Taylor. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of powered hang gliders in the form of ready-to-fly motorized harnesses for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules and the European microlight category.[1]
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| Privately held company | |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Kendal, Cumbria , |
Key people | Chris Taylor |
| Products | Paramotors |
| Website | waspsystems |
The company was founded in 1998.[2]
The company's sole product is the Wasp SP, a powered hang glider unit. This has gone through several generations of development, including the Wasp SP Mk2, introduced in 2002 and the current production version, the Wasp SP Mk4.[1][3]
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasp SP Mk2 | 2002 | powered hang glider | |
| Wasp SP Mk4 | powered hang glider | ||
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References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 77. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- "Wasp Powered Harness Systems". waspsystems.co.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- "The Wasp SP MKII, Powered Harness - Wasp Powered Harness Systems". waspsystems.co.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
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