The new Solairus Soaring Trike is a very streamlined and very portable, composite light soaring trike from North Wing.
Chrome-moly reinforcement adds strength to the fiberglass composite uni-body design. You can fly this trike with our new strutted Solairus light trike wing, your hang glider (if sail area, airframe strength, and performance are adequate), or a paraglider wing designed for power. The streamlined shape of the Solairus reduces drag and fuel consumption, with the engine almost completely enclosed within the trike. Very portable - breaks down to 58" long - 24" wide - 33.5" high.
The Solairus can be powered by the Polini THOR 100 or Polini THOR 200 2-stroke engines, or the Bailey V4-200 4-stroke engine. The Solairus rear wheels also include low-drag, streamlined Wheel Fairings. Contact Us or contact a dealer from our worldwide North Wing Dealers network to learn more about this exciting new light soaring trike.
| Polini THOR 100 engine | ![]() |
Polini THOR 200 engine | ![]() |
Bailey V4-200 engine |
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| 20.5 HP @ 8900 RPM | 29HP @ 7400 RPM | 22 HP @ 8200 RPM | ||
| pull start | electric start | electric start | ||
| 2-blade, 48" wood prop | 2-blade, 48" wood prop | 2-blade, 48" wood prop |
| Solairus Trike · Specifications | ||
| Weight - with Bailey V4-200 engine | 114 lbs. | |
| Rear Wheel Base | 60" measured from outside of tire | |
| Smallest Size break-down | 58" long - 24" wide - 33.5" high | |
| Solairus Trike · Features • Rear Wheel Fairings • 4" Nylon Wheels • RPM/Hobbs & CHT/EGT Gauges • 3-gallon Fuel Tank |
| Solairus Trike · Options • Strobe (only Electric Start) • AIR 550 Rocket Parachute • Carbon Fiber Propeller |
The Solairus light trike wing is the perfect match for your new Solairus Soaring Trike or ATF Soaring Trike!
The Solairus Wing has convenient Fold-Back ability, allowing wings to be rolled and folded-back for storage and travel.

The Solairus light trike wing is available in two sizes:
| Sail Area | 17M | 16M | ||
| Span | 34.7 feet | 32.5 feet | ||
| Nose Angle | 126 degrees | 126 degrees | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 6.33 | 6.15 | ||
| Stall at Gross | 21 mph | 21 mph | ||
| Trim Speed | 25-30 mph | 25-30 mph | ||
| Top Speed | 45 mph | 45 mph | ||
| VNE | 53 mph | 53 mph | ||
| Sink Rate | 220 FPM | 220 FPM | ||
| Glide Ratio (L/D) | ||||
| with Solairus trike | 11.5 : 1 | 11.5 : 1 | ||
| Glide Ratio (L/D) | ||||
| with ATF trike | 10.5 : 1 | 10.5 : 1 | ||
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| 17M = 390 lbs to 490 lbs Gross (Approximate Pilot weight: 180 to 290 lbs.) |
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| 16M = 320 lbs to 420 lbs Gross (Approximate Pilot weight: 110 to 220 lbs.) |
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