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Imagine! Ascend effortlessly up to cloudbase. Shut the engine off and soar in silence with the birds all afternoon.
When the lift gets light, pull the overhead starter and fly back to your flying field.
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, or use our specially-designed Solairus 16.8M wing which has been built specifically for lightweight trikes, with a state-of-the-art airfoil design. The strutted, double surface Solairus 16.8M wing provides best performance for cross-country, has a great sink rate and slow-speed handling, and is best for short-field take-offs. No mountain, no problem!
NEW for 2022! New wing option for the ATF Soaring Trike
North Wing has completed flight tests and wing refinement for the new, more-affordable wing option for the ATF Soaring Trike, the Discovery 207 · Ultralight Trike Wing. This 207 sq ft wing features 35% double-surface, a 17 mph Stall, and 220 fpm Sink Rate! (at Gross) Click on the photos below to view enlargements of this exciting new light trike wing.
For Light Trike weight of 90 to 170 lbs.
Speed references on flex wings are +/- 10%
| Sail Area |
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207 sq. ft. |
| Span |
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35 feet |
| Number of Ribs |
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18 |
| Double-Surface |
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35% |
| Stall (@ 390 Gross) |
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17 mph |
| Max |
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40 mph |
| VNE |
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47 mph |
| Max HP |
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39 HP |
| Sink Rate @ 25mph |
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@ 390 Gross |
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220 FPM |
| Gross take off weight |
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480 lbs. |
| Length in Bag |
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20' 3" |
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Min Gross 350 lbs to 480 lbs Gross
(trike, wing, pilot, etc.) |
 
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The North Wing ATF Soaring Trike has been a proven performer for years, featuring a lightweight and rugged airframe combined with quality parts and the very efficient Solairus Wing. In addition to the currently available 2-stroke engines, now there is a nearly-silent electric propulsion system that includes a powerful 21kW, 28HP electric engine. Zero emissions!
Climb to cloudbase with this electric ultralight trike, and enjoy an even better glide ratio with the optional Folding Propeller.
Current ATF owners can convert their ATF Trike to use the new electric engine and components with our ATF Retrofit Kit. |
| ATF Ultralight Trike - Electric Propulsion Components |
| Motor |
Electronic Speed Controller |
Battery Packs |
Motor Weight: 4177g / 9.2 lbs
Maximum Power: 20,966W - 28HP
Maximum Thrust: 170 lbs |
0.75 kg / 1.65 lbs
Up to 300 Amps
continuous* current with airflow |
24S 11 P - Molicel 21700 P42A cells - 4Ah cells
88.8V - 44 Ah (4 kWh)
Weight: 50 lbs
(2.0 lbs of that is casing, connectors, etc.) |
The Solairus light trike wing is the perfect match for your new ATF Soaring Trike!
The Solairus Wing has convenient Fold-Back ability, allowing wings to be rolled and folded-back for storage and travel.
Click here to view the Solairus Wing Photo GalleryFor Light Trike weight of 90 to 170 lbs.
Speed references on flex wings are +/- 10%
| Sail Area |
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16.8M |
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181 sq. ft. |
| Span |
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34.3 feet |
| Nose Angle |
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126 degrees |
| Aspect Ratio |
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6.3 |
| Stall at 490 Gross |
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22 mph |
| Trim Speed |
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28-34 mph |
| Top Speed |
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45 mph |
| VNE |
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53 mph |
| Sink Rate @330 |
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+/- Gross |
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235 FPM |
| Wing Weight |
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84 lbs. |
| Wing Length folded |
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18.3 feet |
| Glide Ratio (L/D) |
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| with ATF trike |
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10.5 : 1 +/- |
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Min Gross 350 lbs to 550 lbs Gross
(trike, wing, pilot, etc.) |