The beginning

Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica was founded in São Paulo city, in 1983 by Gonçalves brothers.^[3]

The history of Flyer began with the launch of the Flyer II, the first ultralight aircraft developed by the company. With a design similar to the renowned Quicksilver^[4]

The Flyer GT

In 1986, Flyer designed and manufactured the Flyer GT, a basic ultralight that became the most assembled in Brazil, with over 750 units produced. Flyer GT was discontinued. In the same year of its launch, Flyer also developed and produced the amphibious aircraft Hidroflyer, which remained in production until 2002.^[5]

In 1990, Flyer created Ultramotores, a specialized service center for aircraft equipped with ROTAX engines.^[6]

In 1991, Flyer inaugurated its factory in the city of Sumaré, state of São Paulo.^[7]

The Pelican 500BR

In 1998, Flyer established a partnership with the Canadian company Ultravia, resulting in the joint production of the Pelican 500BR in Brazil. By 2006, Flyer had produced 125 units of this model.^[8]

Flyer expanded its operations in 2004, starting the assembly of kits and aircraft from the renowned American company Van's Aircraft. The first assembled model was the RV-4.^[9][10]

In February 2005, Flyer acquired a 750 m² hangar at Americana Airport in São Paulo for flight tests.

In 2006, the Pelican 500BR reached the number 125 assembled aircraft.^[11][12]

In 2008, Flyer established a partnership with the American company The New Kolb Aircraft CO, resulting in obtaining the LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) certification for the Kolb Flyer aircraft.^{[13][14][15][16]}

In August 2008, Ultramotores, Flyer's partner company, opened a new hangar at Americana Airport.