![]() Hinges forward to allow for easy attachmenbt of theįuel tank can be easily removed in seconds with no messyįuel leakes to deal with. It also has a mast complete with safety wire to that This video shows the quick assembly of the T-Liteįeatures Click here to go to T-LITE gallery (shows larger images).Ģ7hp Polini Thor 190 electric start engineīase not only looks good it is engineered to allow forĮasy storage and transport without the need for a trailer. So whether you are a hang glider pilot looking for the thrill and challenge of thermal flying or a trike or microlight pilot looking for a low cost easy to store single seater microlight, the T-Lite or V-Lite may be just what you are looking for. This is slow and easy, no stress flying and who needs to be in a hurry anyway? It's not as fast as our two seater range. Microlight pilots will also be impressed with the T-Lite or V-Lites cross country ability under power. Packed up the trike base dimensions are: 520cm (wide) x 1240cm (long) x 680cm (high). The T-Lite base will fit into the back of a station wagon and some larger trucks. The simplicity in the transportabilty and the set up. Microlight pilots will love the light handling. The design for both these wings are taken from popular Airborne hang gliders the Sting 3-168 and the F2! Soaring pilot's will find both the Core and F2-T wings co-ordinates nicely in thermals. Once aloft and in suitable lift the engine can be cut. ![]() ![]() Hang glider pilots will appreciate the Hang Glider like handling.The climb rate with the 27hp Polini 2-Stroke Engine is impressive. This makes a ssembling the T-Lite easy compared to many other designs.įlying the T-Lite or V-Lite is pure fun right from take off. The T Bar is released to allow the mast to come forward so the wing can be attached to the base. The mast on the T-Lite uses a T Bar to lock it into place. The removable upholstered seat on the T-Lite is comfortable enough for those longer duration flights. A neat fuel line connecter allows the user to disconnect the fuel tank in seconds with the push of a button. The 10 litre fuel tank is removable so the pilot can carry it for re-fueling if necessary. The T-Lite base is engineered to the usual Airborne standard. Although designed for the Airborne T-Lite soaring base the Core and the F2-T will be available to homebuilders and other manufacturers. This wing has undergone extensive load testing and is rated as per the specifications. ![]() The F2-T wing is designed to be used both as a nanolight wing and a foot launch hang glider. The top sail of the Core is made from mylar PX cloth which makes it easy to wipe clean. The new CORE and F2-T wings are designed specifically for Nanolight trikes and look impressive. It isn't just a hang glider though, the Core wing is built to handle the design loads and Airborne has performed stringent load testing to ensure the structural integrity of the design. The wing is carried on the roof racks and is not much heavier than a standard hang glider. The Airborne T-Lite can be pulled down in minutes and the trike base folds up to fit in the boot of a reasonable size car. Although pilo's use these little trikes for soaring, many others are simply using them as a fun low cost single seater trike. The motor would then be shut down and the pilot could fly cross country using thermal lift or even soar around the local field. ![]() The idea behind these light weight soaring trikes originally was to use the power to climb to an altitude where a thermal could be found. It is extremely quiet and only weighs in at 43 lbs (32.8 kg). The Polini engine is purpose built for light weight soaring craft. It is powered by the incredibly fuel efficient 27hp Polini Thor 190 electric start engine. T-Lite The T-Lite, can be flown with the 168 or 154 Core, or the F2-T wings. ![]()
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