Talk:aerotrekking

I would suggest using the the term to weight shift control aircraft, it is the proper category of aircraft for aerotrekking. While ultralights have a specific definition according to the FAA (Part 103) and there are weight shift control ultralights, there are also weight shift control light sport aircraft. Microlights is typically a British and Australian generic term that include these aircraft. The Federal aviation regulations specifically exempt weight shift control aircraft from minimum altitudes (FAR 91.119) that other aircraft (fixed wing etc.) must adhere to. This exemption makes aerotrekking a reality. I would also like to point out that many fixed wing ultralights and light sport aircraft do not posses the maneuverability to aerotrekk. Like mountain flying aerotrekking has certain risks associated with it and a highly maneuverable aircraft is required.

For videos, photographs, and posts on Aerotrekking please see The Sky Gypsies Also see MetaGlossary entry from April 2009 on aerotrekking BAlvarius 15:44, 4 September 2010 (UTC)

Wiktionary is an international dictionary, with readers and contributors in the UK, Australia, and east Africa. Why should we use only US-specific terms or concern ourselves with limiting definitions to match US regulations? --EncycloPetey 19:04, 8 September 2010 (UTC)

The term Aerotrekking is a US term, it was developed here and not internationally. Note I left the ultralight reference, if the reference is to "weight shift control aircraft" that is the most accurate description that I know of. Euphemistically known as trikes these aircraft were not distinguished from fixed wing, powered parachutes, or other small aircraft in the original definition. If other terms are needed then weight shift control microlights could be added. The central point I wish to make is that aerotrekking really only works in (and the concept developed around) weight shift control aircraft.

That degree of deatil, concerning specific mechanics and application are topical issues, and would be placed in an encyclopedia article at Wikipedia. A dictionary definition is not intended to convey that level of detail. The term aerotrekking may indeed have originated in the US, but can you say with certainty that it is not used at all in Canada? --EncycloPetey 23:31, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

Of course not I hope it is used in Canada, I would like to see the term used world wide. If the definition is to detailed or has topical issues then by all means change it back. Precision seems to be important when creating a working definition, which is the reason I made the original changes.