
The newest SLSA on our List is a weight-shift control aircraft from Evolution Trikes, the folks who put the trike world on a pedestal with their remarkably deluxe and superbly finished Revo (see our Video Pilot Report of Revo and Part 2). Following that BMW of trikes (Revo) Evolution released Rev, a Part 103-capable single seat trike. A year ago, the company debuted a new model, called Revolt. In less than a year, this model went from pre-flying debut to a fully ASTM-compliant aircraft. Evolution, lead by Larry Mednick, started ASTM work in June 2017. Testing was completed by December 15, 2017 and they felt ready for an FAA inspector but it took time to arrange a visit from an agency. In the case of any new model, FAA in Washington, DC can choose to require an official, full-blown audit, meaning three or four full days’ work by three or four FAA staffers.