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About Us
LiteFlite Pty. Ltd.
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 LiteFlite is owned and operated by Bill Moyes. Bill
is based in Sydney at the Liteflite factory and frequently travels the world to
sell and support his products. Bill has been flying and manufacturing aircraft since
1966 and has a long list of accolades to show for his efforts.
 Bob Bailey is one of the original designers of the Dragonfly,
and is arguably the most talented Dragonfly pilot in the world. Bob is based in
Florida, however regularly travels to Australia to assist with manufacturing. Bob
also frequently travels to customers around the world to assist with assembly and
training.
LiteFlite has been a key presence in the ultra light aircraft and hang gliding market for over 30 years,
and have contributed significantly in terms of effort and product innovations. Our
products are traditionally built to perform and survive in conditions which are
considered by most to be severe.
Honours Awarded to Bill Moyes
1977 Queen Elizabeth Anniversary Medal Silver Medal
1978 Russian Aero Club Bronze Medal
1980 Royal Australian Aero Club Oswald Watt Gold Medal
1980 N.S.W. Hall of Champions Plaque
1982 N.S.W. Government Advance Australia Award 1983 CIVL Diploma of Honour 1992
Australian Sports Hall of Fame Associate Member
1995 NASA Space Technology Hall of Fame
1995 Smithsonian Institute Invention Award
1999 Order of Australia Medal – OAM
To view a PDF version of Bill's Honours List, please click here.
Bill Moyes' Records and Accomplishments
1st World Altitude Record, Toukley NSW Australia 1967
1st Mountain Launch, Mount Crankenback, Thredbo, NSW Australia 1968
2nd World Altitude Record 1969
1st Grand Canyon Flight 1970
1st Aeroplane Tow, Wisconsin, USA 1971
1st Boat Tow Record 1972
1st Balloon Record 1973
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