Ikarus Drachen Tomas Pellicci
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| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founder | Tomas Pellicci |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Hang gliders |
| Website | www.ikaruspellicci.de |
Ikarus Drachen Tomas Pellicci (English: Thomas Pellicci) is a German aircraft producer located in Stephanskirchen, founded by Tomas Pellicci. The firm focuses on creating and manufacturing entry-level hang gliders intended primarily for flight schools and training purposes.[1][2]
History
Born on 23 May 1950 in Stephanskirchen, Tomas Pellicci moved to Australia in his early twenties, where he engaged in hang gliding activities involving boat towing. Returning to Germany in 1973, he encountered Mike Harker, a Californian American soldier who practiced hill launches. Leveraging his expertise in model construction, Pellicci secured employment at a local flight school where he repaired and enhanced Ikarus hang gliders, ultimately acquiring the company. As of 2019, his annual sales ranged between six and eight gliders.[2]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ↑ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Der Otto Lilienthal von Kragling: Tomas Pellicci baut seit 35 Jahren Hängegleiter". OVB Online (in Deutsch). 7 December 2019. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.