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Medway Microlights

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Medway Microlights
Company typePrivate company
IndustryAerospace
Headquarters,
ProductsUltralight trikes
Fixed wing microlight aircraft
Websiteravenmad.co.uk
Medway Microlights factory, in Rochester, Kent.

Medway Microlights is a British aircraft manufacturer, specializing in the manufacture of ultralight trikes and fixed wing microlight aircraft. The company is located in Rochester, Kent.[1][2][3][4]

Medway Microlights is the oldest established approved microlight aircraft manufacturer in the UK.[4]

The company is known for its Raven wing. Designed in the 1980s, it remains in production.[1][2]

Aircraft

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Summary of aircraft built by Medway Microlights
Model name First flight Number built Type
Hybred 44XL[5] 1978 ultralight trike
HybredR 1982 ultralight trike
Raven[5] 1982 ultralight trike
Rebel SS[5] 1988 ultralight trike
EclipseR 1989 ultralight trike
Av8R 2003 ultralight trike
SLA100 Executive[3] 2003 fixed wing microlight
SLA 80 Executive[5] 2003 fixed wing microlight

References

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  1. ^ a b Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page C-19. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
  2. ^ a b Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 105. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ a b Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-2012, page 65. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  4. ^ a b Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 68. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  5. ^ a b c d "Medway Microlights Production List". Retrieved 3 March 2012.
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