Soaring off tow over the Connecticut river, NH
The "Trikosoarus" is where it all started. This is the ultimate soaring trike: weighing in at only 59 pounds, it can easily be towed or ramp launched.
Specifications:
Wing model / weight | Falcon T3 225/71# |
Engine model / weight | Non-powered |
Horsepower | n/a |
Static thrust | n/a |
Wing span | 35.8 ft |
Wing area | 228 ft2 |
Wing loading | 2.3 # / ft2 |
Empty weight | 131 # |
Max. gross weight | 521 # |
Max. useful load | 390 # |
Length | 11 ft. |
Height | 12 ft. |
Fuel capacity | n/a |
Cruise speed | 35 mph |
VNE | 45 mph. |
Stall speed | 18 mph. |
Climb rate * | n/a |
Take off distance * | 100 ft. |
Landing distance * | 100 ft. |
* performance ratings for a 180# pilot.
