PHI SOLA

Technical data

Size (number)	XS (18)	S (20)	M (22)	L (24)	XL (26)
SWR¹ (kg)	55-90	65-100	75-110	90-120	105-130
SWR¹ certification (EN/LTF)	A	A	A	A	A
EWR² (kg)	90-110	100-120	-	-	-
EWR² certification (EN/LTF)	B	B	-	-	-
Thermic weight range (kg)	55-75	65-85	75-95	90-110	105-130
Hike&Fly weight range (kg)	75-90	85-100	95-110	110-120	-
Miniwing weight range (kg)	90-110	100-120	-	-	-
flat area (m²)	21.55	23.69	26.08	28.3	30.78
projected area (m²)	18.55	20.52	22.59	24.51	26.66
flat aspect ratio	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7
projected aspect ratio	3.47	3.47	3.47	3.47	3.47
flat span (m)	10.03	10.56	11.08	11.54	12.03
projected span (m)	8.02	8.44	8.85	9.22	9.62
number of cells	36	36	36	36	36
line length (m)	6.13	6.45	6.77	7.05	7.35
total line length (m)	252.1	265	278	289.7	302.1
maximum chord (m)	2.65	2.78	2.93	3.05	3.18
minimum chord (m)	0.65	0.68	0.72	0.75	0.78
weight (kg)	2.8	3	3.25	3.5	3.75
riser length (mm)	500	500	540	540	540
speedway (mm)	150	150	150	175	175

¹ SWR: Standard Weight Range, in kilograms (kg).
² EWR: Extended Weight Range, in kilograms (kg).

Colours

Standard colours: CC1 (Blue-Orange), CC2 (Orange-Blue), CC3 (Lime-Black)

Custom colours (extra cost, longer delivery)

This wing can be ordered in custom colours. Colours can be chosen from the available serial colours. There is an extra cost and longer delivery time for this; see product options. Full payment is required in advance for all custom colour orders, and one placed these orders cannot be cancelled for any reason. Quoted delivery times are estimates, and may take longer. Email us your desired custom colours with your order, ideally with both text and a screenshot.

Package

Wing, concertina bag, repair material.

SOLA: simply light and easy!

Please welcome the SOLA, our new superlight and super-easy low A wing! A glider that many have been waiting for: maximum safety, damping and simplicity paired with minimum weight.

Technical features

The SOLA has its roots in the FANTASIA, but finally was designed absolutely new: Different ground shape, cell width distribution, intakes, diagonal ribs, etc.

Since the SOLA is perfect for hike and fly, we spent some time to improve takeoff behaviour. Never before launch was that easy!

It's also really fun to fly the SOLA, and the performance is good! And it's fast - an absolute must in the high mountains! When flying in alpine valleys or all above the peaks: speed is the base for safety.

A special technical feature is that, the SOLA has a very stable 3 suspension airfoil in the centre, offering her an extra stability bonus.

With the SOLA we are further on continuing the trend to robust, covered lines in all sections. Specially at take off in free alpine area, you need an equipment you can trust and that is easy to handle.

Designer's note

We more and more gain the technology to make flying very easy. The SOLA offers a new level of simplicity. Takeoff, flying, landing has never before been that simple. Flying is now a normal activity that anyone can do, like a walk in the park.

- Hannes Papesh

Weight ranges

Like its bigger sister, the VIOLA, the SOLA also has extended weight ranges, to allow for the varying pilot needs and loads.

Compared to the VIOLA, the SOLA is easier all-round (lower pilot demands) and roll damping is higher.

FOR SCHOOLING

There’s no glider easier to train with than the SOLA. No glider is as forgiving of mistakes on take-off: the wing inflates reliably, climbs well and stops itself over the pilot’s head. The braking distance is enormous: a stall is virtually impossible. However, the reaction to brake input is good and direct: the SOLA turns extremely flat, i.e. without accumulating energy. Roll damping is unrivalled: the wing flies as if on rails.

IN THERMAL FLIGHT

In the thermal weight range, the SOLA  is very well damped on all axes: it turns well flat, gives only the necessary feedback and always stands reliably above the pilot. Both in and out of the thermal, pitching backwards or forwards remains very low.

FOR HIKE&FLY

Thanks to its light weight and super-simple handling, the SOLA is the perfect machine for Hike&Fly. Its qualities are particularly appreciated in difficult terrain and demanding conditions.

AS MINIWING

An even higher wing loading makes the SOLA  a miniwing. Power is a little higher, but still very easy to control. Its unique roll damping makes it very precise to control in all areas.

Materials

Skytex 27 double coated, Skytex 40

Risers

Standard: Comfort R10 (recommended)

Optional: Superlight RZ1, Comfort R01

The new riser R10: for a better overview and comfort.
The weight of the wing of course depends on the chosen riser.
The SOLA can be ordered with the superlight RZ1 with softlinks, if you want to reach minimum weight.

The SOLA riser has prints and color marks for easier handling.

See Phi risers