J.P. Krucker began production of hang glider trikes in 2000 using Rotax 503 engines
and 21 m2 Gibbo Butterfly wings. The first trikes were land only, but we immediately began development of floats. We first tried many sets of conventional 'airplane' floats but found they did not work well for trikes. Through experimentation and on-the-water testing, we developed the stepped concept that works so well for trike flying. The first amphibious units were produced in 2001. We called those the Krucker Calypso.
The original float design has proven itself over time and no significant changes have been made to the floats. We made many gradual improvements to the Calypso landing gear retraction and extension system, seating, instrumentation, and overall look. In 2004 we released the Cygnet, incorporating all the refinements that had been made to the Calypso, and using the Rotax 582 for power.
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Jeff Bell
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