The new Solairus Soaring Trike is a very streamlined and very portable composite soaring trike from North Wing. You can fly this trike with our popular Stratus XP 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.
You can choose from three different engines to power this trike - the Simonini Mini2 or Vittorazi 185 2-stroke engines, or the Bailey V4-200 4-stroke engine. The Solairus rear wheels also include steamlined Wheel Fairings. Contact Us or contact a dealer from our worldwide North Wing Dealers network to enjoy a $1500 savings as one of the first ten Solairus trike orders!
You can select either the Simonini (electric start) or Vittorazi (pull start) engine, included in the Solairus retail price.
For an additional $1200, you can order the Bailey V4-200 (electric start) 4-stroke engine.
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Vittorazi 185 engine | ![]() |
Bailey V4-200 engine |
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| 26 HP @ 6400 RPM | 25 HP @ 7800 RPM | 22 HP @ 8200 RPM | ||
| electric start | pull start | electric start | ||
| 2-blade, 51" wood prop | 2-blade, 48" wood prop | 2-blade, 48" wood prop |
| Solairus Trike · Specifications | ||
| Weight - with Simonini Mini2 engine | 107 lbs. | |
| Weight - with Vittorazi 185 engine | 89 lbs. | |
| 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 Prop for Simonini |
The Stratus XP light trike wing is the perfect match for your new Solairus soaring trike!

The Stratus XP light trike wing is available in two sizes:
| Sail Area | 17.5M | 16M | ||
| Span | 34.7 feet | 32.5 feet | ||
| Nose Angle | 124 degrees | 124 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) | 10.5 : 1 | 10.5 : 1 | ||
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| 17.5M = 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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