Trixy Aviation Products
| Company type | GmbH |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Rainer Farrag |
| Headquarters | Dornbirn , Austria |
| Products | Autogyros, roadable aircraft |
Trixy Aviation Products GmbH is an aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Dornbirn, Austria, founded by Rainer Farrag. The firm focuses on creating and producing autogyros.[1]
History
Established in late 2010, Trixy Aviation Products set out to develop a roadable aircraft. Farrag identified that previous attempts at roadable aircraft had limited practicality due to issues such as cumbersome wings or rotors, difficulties with parking, mechanical intricacies, and the elevated costs associated with dual-function vehicles. Additionally, aviation regulations predominantly restrict aircraft operation to airports, preventing flights from residential driveways, and no single vehicle can effectively serve all operational roles. Farrag’s concept, the TRIXYZ project, envisioned an electric motorcycle that could be docked to transform into various forms including an airplane, autogyro, helicopter, wagon train, or personal water craft. The initial phase involved designing an autogyro named the Trixy G 4-2 R—a two-seat gyrocopter powered by a Rotax engine.[1][2] The modular roadable aircraft initiative is embodied in the Trixy Trixformer, which combines an electric motorcycle with autogyro capabilities. Its flying modules are interchangeable, with airplane and helicopter variants under development as of 2015.[3]
Rainer Farrag founded Trixy Aviation Products to serve as the research and development branch, while Letalstvo Farrag d.o.o in Slovenia functions as the manufacturing facility.[2]
The company made its debut appearance at the AERO Friedrichshafen exhibition in Germany in April 2011, presenting the newly developed Trixy G 4-2 R autogyro. This model was distinguished by its innovative anti-explosion fuel tanks and came with a comprehensive two-year warranty.[1][2]
In April 2012 at AERO Friedrichshafen, Trixy Aviation Products showcased the Trixy Zero, a motorcycle-style autogyro prototype that first took flight in June of the same year.[4][2]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trixy Eye | Over 100 | Two-seat autogyro with optional enclosed cockpit | |
| Trixy G 4-2 R | 2011 | Enclosed two-seat autogyro | |
| Trixy Princess | Two-seat autogyro featuring an enclosed cockpit | ||
| Trixy Liberty | Open-cockpit autogyro designed for two occupants | ||
| Trixy Trixformer | March 2014 | Two-seat aircraft capable of road travel | |
| Trixy Spirit | Two-seat autogyro with open cockpit configuration | ||
| Trixy Zero | 2012 | Open-cockpit autogyro accommodating two seats |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 187. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. Template:ISSN
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Trixy Aviation Products (2014). "About Us". Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ↑ Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 200. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. Template:ISSN
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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