Welcome to FlyRider
The Dream of Birdlike Flight
In the last century, airplanes and mass-produced cars have changed the way we live. Cars, which became affordable for the general population, have allowed us to move farther away from cities, and planes have cut travel time to faraway destinations considerably. At the beginning of a new century, we may see the realization of a century-old dream -- the personal aircraft! Just step out the door, start the engine and take off...
Challenge VTOL
Small planes (like the well known Cessna) are not a new invention. But unlike your car you can't use them from home since they cannot take off and land in your garden or at your parking lot. They need the complex infrastructure of an airport. But driving your car to an airport just to enter your airplane, fly to your destination be forced to get into a car again - this is not really the dream of the birdlike freedom of flight.
Therefore the key to success for any personal aircraft to provide VTOL capabilities: VTOL stands for vertical takeoff and landing and allows to operate an aircraft from (almost) any place like e.g. your garden. To solve this problem, the helicopter was invented. But until today helicopters are still quite complex and expensive to maintain. We are still wating for an easy to use and affordable personal flying machine.The FlyRider Products
FlyRider is a privately held company, founded 2008 by Stefan Hager, to fulfill the dream of birdlike flight. We design, develop and build a compact VTOL aircraft that is inexpensive to purchase and operate.It's compact design allows FlyRider to operate from almost any place like gardens or small parking areas.
FlyRider can be purchased as plan including the flight control system software (as source code) or as complete kit including all required parts (Homebuilt Aircraft).
FlyRider is available in two versions: An "all terrain vehicle" version (FlyRider ATV)that do not require certification (FAA), which can be used over one’s own property and in ground effect up to 10 ft.FlyRider LR (Long Range) is a FAA cetified aircraft that combines VTOL capabilities with efficient and fast forward flight.
