FL Goodwin

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FL Goodwin
Industry Aerospace
Founded1990s
Defunct2000s
FateOut of business
Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Products Powered parachutes

FL Goodwin was an American aircraft manufacturer that was based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company specialized in the design and manufacturer of powered parachutes. [1]

The company introduced its first model, the Goodwin Tri-Moto in 1997, a unique design of powered parachute carriage that can be folded up to stow on top of a recreational vehicle, in a small pick-up truck or even in a small boat. The design goal was to eliminate the need for a trailer for ground transportation and to simplify storage requirements. [1]

The following year the company introduced the Goodwin Buckshot, a more conventional powered parachute design. [1]

Aircraft

Summary of aircraft built by FL Goodwin
Model nameFirst flightNumber builtType
Goodwin Tri-Moto 1997Folding carriage powered parachute
Goodwin Buckshot 1998powered parachute

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, pages D-4 and D-17. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4