AirBorn V-Lite

V-LITE/F2T

The V-Lite F2T is desisigned to comply with our Australian sub 70kg regulations. The regs allow hang glider pilots to fly sub 70kg aircraft with a simple powered endorsement. This means no need to do a full microlight licence.

The F2T wing although specially adapted to fly with the V-Lite can also be flown as a foot launched hang glider. This aspect makes the T-lite even better value.

The Polini two stroke 110cc 20.5hp engine is an excellent choice for this type of aircraft. The climb performance is surprisingly good and the finish of the engine superb. Polini is a well known brand around the world as you will see with a simple Google search.

Everyone at the factory can’t get enough of flying the V-Lite with the easy handling F2 wing. It’s fun and simple and very transportable.

Features

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			The Polini Thor 100 engine puts out 20.5 HP which gives the V-lite/F2 an impressive climb rate. Click on the specifications link on the left of this page.

 

			IThe V-Lite base not only looks good it is engineered to allow for easy storage and transport without the need for a trailer. It also has a mast complete with safety wire to that hinges forward to allow for easy attachment of the F2T wing..

 

			The 10 litre fuel tank can be easily removed in seconds with no messy fuel leakes to deal with. Simply push the button on the detachachable fuel line connection and pull the tank out from behind the seat.

 

			The Upholstered seat is easily removed for the pack-up and is very comfortable even after hours of fun flying

 

			Many pilots ask about storage. The idea of taking a V-Lite on a flying camping expedition has caught the imagination of a few of our customers. There is plenty of storage room behind the seat for a bit of camping gear so let the imagination go wild. There is also the option to add a parachute behind the pilot on top of the seat.

 

			The simplest way to add instruments is to use the Braunger hang gliding instument. This does altitude, airspeed and has a variometer with audio showing rate of climb and descent. Some pilots already have these so this will be an option. A hour meter is an included instrument.

 

			The propeller is carbon fibre two blade and provides smooth and balanced thrust for the Bailey engine. Note also that the wheels on the T-Lite are of a diameter that will still allow fairly rough paddock operation.

Standard features

* Polini 20.5HP Two Stroke Engine
* 10 Litre Fuel Tank with Quick Release Fuel Line
* 2 Blade Carbon Fibre Propeller
* Hour Meter, HAll Air Speed Indicator
* Upholstered removable seat
* Foot Throttle Control
* F2T Wing
* Airborne Engineering
* Complies to Sub 70kg and US part 103
* Can be dissasembled for transport by motor vehicle, Ute or station wagon.

 

V-LITE/F2T Specifications

V-Lite
PERFORMANCE	Australian		European		USA
Never Exceed Speed (Vne) indicated	46	kts	85	km/hr	53	mph
Manoeuvring Speed (Va) indicated	34	kts	63	km/hr	39	mph
Cruise Speed @ MTOW	29	kts	54	km/hr	33	mph
Stall Speed @ MTOW	16	kts	33	km/hr	18	mph
Climb Rate(28 mph) @ MTOW 210kg	390	ft/min	2.0	m/sec	390	ft/min
Climb Rate (28 mph) @ 170kg	460	ft/min	2.3	m/sec	460	ft/min
Best Climb Speed	23	kts	43	km/hr	26	mph
Take off Distance to 15 mts or 50 feet- Note 1	125	m	125	m	410	ft
Land Distance @ MTOW from 15 mts- Note 1	210	m	210	m	689	ft
Descent Rate 28 mph @ MTOW – Note 3	360	ft/min	1.83	m/sec	360	ft/min
Glide Angle at 28 mph	6.84	:1	6.84	:1	6.84	:1
Fuel Tank Capacity – Note 3	10	lt	10	lt	2.6	gal
Typical Fuel Burn @ Cruise (MTOW)	2.9	lt/hr	2.9	lt/hr	0.8	gal/hr
Range @  Cruise	176	km	176	km	109	miles
NOTE 1: Take off and landing distances were measured from a short grass runway.
NOTE 2: Fuel consumption figures are included as a guide only. The consumption figures should not be used for planning purposes.
NOTE 3: Maximum usable fuel 9.5 Liters or 2.5 US Gal

 

DESIGN LOADS	Australian		European		USA
Max take off weight (MTOW)	177	kg	177	kg	390	Ibs
Max Base Weight F2T Wing (W susp)	152	kg	152	kg	335	lbs
Ultimate load @ MTOW	+6g / -3g
Flight limits @ MTOW	+4g / -0g
Total maximum pilot weight	100	kg	100	kg	220	lbs
Permitted range of pilot weight	50-110	kg	50-110	kg	110-220	lbs
Typical Empty Weight with (F2T 24kg)	69.5	kg	69.5	kg	153	lbs
Maximum empty weight (see note 3)	89	kg	89	kg	196	lbs
NOTE 3: Includes minimum fuel and 86kg pilot

DIMENSIONS	Australian		European		USA
Wing Span	10.1	m	10.1	m	33.1	ft
Wing Area	17.7	sq mts	17.7	sq mts	191	sq ft
Aspect Ratio	5.8
Wing Weight	25	kg	25	kg	55.1	lbs
Overall Height (Control Bar Fwd)	3.45	m	3.45	m	11.31	ft
Trike Width (to outside of wheels)	1.25	m	1.25	m	4.08	ft
Trike Length	2.23	m	2.23	m	7.30	ft
Wheel Track	1.16	m	1.16	m	3.79	ft
Wheel Base		m		m		ft
Trike Height	2.18	m	2.18	m	7.15	ft
Cockpit Width	0.54	m	0.54	m	1.77	ft
Wing  (Packed) Length	5.90	m	5.90	m	19.36	ft
Wing Length (Short Packed)	4.1	m	4.1	m	13.45	ft

 

POWER PLANT	MOTOR	PROPELLOR
Make	Polini	Propellor	Helix
Model	Thor 100	Type	H30F 1.3m L-M-06-2
Power	20.5Hp	Diameter	1.3m
Type	2 Stroke – 110cc	Pitch	6 deg 5cm from tip
Ignition System	CDI
No Cylinders	1
Electric Start	No
Reduction Ratio	3:43:1