Trikes are not new, and many have seen them flying locally or in movies, like Fly Away Home, which was based on Bill Lishman and Operation Migration. The sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rule, however, has brought trikes to the attention of the masses. They offer a number of advan­tages, which account for their popularity, and they are worth a flight if you’re thinking about buy­ing an ultralight or light-sport aircraft. To prepare you for that first flight, here are the answers to the 12 most commonly asked questions about trikes.