Pterodactyl Ascender
The Pterodactyl Ascender is a family of U.S. designed and built ultralight aircraft that were sold in kit form between 1979 and 1984 under Pterodactyl Limited and is currently being sold by DFE Ultralights.
| Pterodactyl series | |
|---|---|
| Pterodactyl Ascender II+2 | |
| Role | ultralight personal, trainer aircraft |
| National origin | USA |
| Manufacturer | Pterodactyl Limited |
| Designer | Jack McCornack |
| First flight | 1977 |
| Introduction | 1979 |
| Produced | 1979–1984 |
| Number built | 1396 |
| Developed from | Manta Fledge IIB hang glider |
With a total production of 1,396 aircraft between 1979 and 1984 plus limited production today as the DFE Ascender III series, the aircraft has been one of the most influential designs in ultralight aviation.
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