Woopy-Fly Inflatable Wing Ultralight Aircraft

Editorial Staff

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The Woopy-Fly, a paraglider/trike/ultralight hybrid, was introduced at AERO Friedrichshafen in April 2010.
It features a unique inflatable wing that folds for storage, similar to a paraglider.
A complete kit, including the trike and wing, costs approximately 13,780 Swiss Francs (about US$12,400) and includes a legal liability disclaimer.

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The Woopy-Fly, 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.

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