Aerochute International Explained

Aerochute International Pty. Ltd
Type:Privately held company
Foundation:1989
Founder:Stephen Conte
Hq Location Country:Australia
Industry:Aerospace
Products:Kit aircraft, powered parachutes

Aerochute International Pty. Ltd is an Australian aircraft manufacturer founded in 1989 by Stephen Conte and based in Coburg North, Victoria. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of powered parachutes in the form of kits for amateur construction for the European Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category. The aircraft are also approved by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.[1] [2]

The company introduced its single seat model, the Aerochute International Hummerchute in 1989 and the two-seat Aerochute International Dual in 1992.[2]

Aerochute is also an approved powered parachute flight training school, with locations in Melbourne and Perth.[2] [3]

Aircraft

+ align=center style="background:#BFD7FF"Summary of aircraft built by Aerochute International
Model nameFirst flightNumber builtType
Aerochute International Hummerchute1989Single seat powered parachute
Aerochute International Dual1992Two seat powered parachute

Notes and References

  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 79. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Web site: Aerochute History. Aerochute International Pty. Ltd.. aerochute.com.au. 26 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Flight Locations. Aerochute International Pty. Ltd.. aerochute.com.au. 26 May 2015.