12/10/2023 0 Comments Amphibious powered hang gliderThis glider is very stable, predictable and responsive and just feels comfortable in just about every soaring situation. ![]() When the lift gets light, pull the overhead starter and fly back to your flying field.Ĭouple this super leightweight trike with the reliable Top 80 engine, and you have a very nice soaring trike!Īnother great wing that works well with this combination is the Wills Wing Falcon Tandem Hang Glider. Shut the engine off and soar in silence with the birds all afternoon. Imagine! Ascend effortlessly up to cloudbase. The new strutted, double surface Solairus wing provides best performance for cross-country, has a great sink rate and slow-speed handling, and is great for short-field take-offs. Some pilots may want to use the specially-designed Solairus wing which has been built specifically for lightweight trikes, with a state-of-the-art airfoil design. The ATF Soaring Trike (ATF = Air Time Fix) adds power to your hang glider so you can climb to the thermals and power-off for lightweight trike soaring! You can use your hang glider with the ATF Trike. The ATF can be folded up to approx 27" x 30" x 55" (69 x 76 x 140 cm) for storage or ground transport ![]() This configuration folds down easily in minutes to be transported easily in your small pickup or SUV along with your Hang Glider. It features a minimalist design, cable-braced hang glider-style high-wing, weight-shift controls, a single-seat, open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The ATF with the Top 80 has a standard empty weight of approx 120 lb without the wing (weigh your glider and add to this to get total weight). The aircraft was designed to comply with US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg). ![]() The engine is easily started again during flight to extend your Air Time Fix! The ATF is a nanotrike intended for use as a motorglider, taking off under power and then shutting down the engine for soaring flight. Our Soaring Trike consists of the North Wing ATF Singe-Place Soaring Trike and the reliable Top 80 engine (or powerful Minari 180cc).
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