P&M Aviation
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Keith Duckworth |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
| Products | Ultralight trikes |
| Website | www |
P&M Aviation was a UK-based aircraft producer focusing on ultralight trike manufacturing, established in 2003. In 2019, ownership transferred to Albatross Flying Systems.
History
P&M Aviation originated in 2003 when Keith Duckworth acquired two competing British trike manufacturers, Pegasus Aviation and Mainair Sports, which inspired the company's name.[1][2][3]
The company maintained both the Mainair manufacturing site located in Rochdale and the Pegasus facility at Manton, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, designating the former for production and the latter for research and development.[2][3] The Rochdale factory ceased operations in March 2016.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
On 7 May 2019, P&M Aviation entered into administration, with T A Close of Milsted Langdon LLP appointed as Administrator.[4][5] Following this, its assets were acquired by Albatross Flying Systems based in Bangalore, India.[6]
Solar Wings
Before the merger with Mainair, Solar Wings operated as the hang glider segment of Pegasus Aviation. After combining operations, Solar Wings gliders were briefly manufactured within the newly consolidated production facility. This division produced a diverse array of hang gliders from 1980 until its discontinuation sometime after 2002. Notable models included the Solar Wings Breeze and the Solar Wings Scandal series.[2][7][8]
Aircraft
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| Model | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Aviation Magic Laser | ultralight trike | ||
| Mainair Blade | 60 (as of February 2000) | ultralight trike | |
| Mainair Rapier | 60 (as recorded in February 2000) | ultralight trike | |
| P&M GT450 | ultralight trike | ||
| P&M Explorer | ultralight trike | ||
| P&M PulsR | ultralight trike | ||
| Pegasus Quantum | 1996 | more than 600 | ultralight trike |
| Pegasus Quik | ultralight trike | ||
| Pegasus Booster | powered hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Ace | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Breeze | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Fever | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Rumour | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Rush | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Scandal | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Storm | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Typhoon | hang glider | ||
| Solar Wings Whisper | hang glider |
In addition to manufacturing, P&M also imported and retailed the Ace Magic, a design by John Pendry-Evans originating from India.
References
- ↑ Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page C-14 and 16. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, pages 47, 104 and 106. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 P&M Aviation (n.d.). "About Us". Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ↑ P&M Aviation (7 May 2019). "P&M Aviation Entered Into Administration". www.pmaviation.co.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ↑ "P&M Aviation: Update". British Microlight Aircraft Association. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ↑ "P&M Aviation sold to Indian company". Flyer. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ↑ "Solar Wings (Hang glider manufacturer)". delta-club-82.com. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ↑ "Solar Wings Gliders". Pegasus Aviation. Archived from the original on 18 December 2001. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
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