What is a nanolight?
A nanolight is a powered aircraft consisting of a production model hang glider with a lightweight powered undercarriage. It is designed to launch the aircraft to an altitude suitable for sustained soaring (engine off) flight. In Australia, for legislative reasons, the maximum weight of the aircraft (wing plus undercarriage, dry) must be 70kg (155lb) or less. Other countries may have other regulations. A nanolight trike is a “trike” type powered undercarriage where the pilot is in a seated position with two rear main wheels and a steerable nosewheel, (usually in “billy cart” push-right-go-left mode).
