Archaeopteryx - Foot Launched Glider

[N918KT]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0KzLeCm-Jw

Does anyone know about this foot launched glider? It seems so cool but it is so expensive for a glider that falls under Part 103. It costs over 75,300 Swiss francs, which is in the upper $70,000 close to $80,000 USD range.

Are there Part 103 foot launched gliders similar to the Archaeopteryx glider but costing less than $10,000 USD? Just wondering.

 

[Bill]

I don't know what it costs to build a Goat, but there are a number of them flying and the plans are readily available.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandlin_Goat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAGpZnFHQk0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W9odwQmIFY

 

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

Carbon Dragon

 

[MauleSkinner]

I think plans for the ULF1 are still available...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=joKakC0318o

 

[N918KT]

Wow, cool ultralight gliders!!! But are all ultralight gliders or ultralights in general have to be assembled by yourself? Or can you buy a factory built ultralight or ultralight glider for that matter?