PHI SOLA GT

Technical data

size	18	20	22	24	26
standard weight range (kg)	55-90	65-100	75-110	90-120	105-130
certification (EN/LTF)	A	A	A	A	A
cert. weight range ext. (kg)	90-110	100-120	-	-	-
certification (EN/LTF)	B	B	-	-	-
ext. weight range motor (kg)	55-130	65-130	75-170	90-170	105-170
certification DGAC	i.A.	i.A.	i.A.	i.A.	i.A.
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
weight (kg)	3.1	3.3	3.6	3.8	4.2
number of cells	36	36	36	36	36
projected span (m)	8.02	8.44	8.85	9.22	9.62
flat span (m)	10.03	10.56	11.08	11.54	12.03
line length (m)	6.13	6.45	6.77	7.05	7.35
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
riser length (mm)	500	500	540	540	540
speedway (mm)	150	150	150	175	175

Colours

Standard colours: CC1 (Purple-Yellow), CC2 (Orange-Black), CC3 (Yellow-Blue), CC4 (Blue-Black)

Package

• Wing
• Harmonica concertina bag
• Repair material

SOLA GT: SIMPLY GT!

The robust evolution of PHI's superlight and supereasy low A wing: the SOLA. A new cloth is less expensive and more robust for tough training hill use and much more…

Technical Features

The SOLA has it’s roots in the FANTASIA, but finally was designed absolutely new: different ground shape, cell with distribution, intake, diagonal ribs, etc
PHI spend some tome to improve take off behaviour: never before launch was that easy!

As well PHI realized to the goal that it 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 GT PHI are further on the trend to robust, covered lines in all sections in chosing a robust cloth.
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.
On top ot the SOLA, the SOLA GT offers a new level of robustness for light. You can hike and take your wing on the harsh take offs of south europe or to every other adventure."

- Hannes Papesh

Weight ranges

Like the bigger sister VIOLA, the SOLA GT has extended weight ranges, offering more energy.

Compared to the VIOLA, the SOLA GT is all around more easy and the roll damping is much better.

FOR SCHOOLING

There’s no glider easier to train with than the SOLA GT. 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 GT 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 GT 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 GT 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 GT 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

MJ32. Skytex 40

Risers

• Standard: R10 (3+1)

• Options: RZ1 (3), R01 (3+1)

You are free to customize and choose another riser free of charge but this will delay your order by 3-7 days. If saving every gram is your top priority, you may choose the "Superlight" RZ3 riser. This reduces the weight on the tech data list by around 250-285g but compromises usability and increases speed system pressure.

See Phi risers