The T-Lite now come with the Polini Thor 190 engine with electric start. The engine weighs 15.3 kg. It develops 27 Horse power at 7400 rpm.

Re-printed from our last enews: Nanolights are becoming increasingly popular. In fact our You Tube channel which is up to 64,000 views gets more hits on our nanolight video than any other (Link below).

This month we are building 4 nano’s for customers, a combination of the V-Lite and the T-Lite. We have decided to switch from the Bailey engine on the T-lite and replace it with the Polini 190 E (Electric Start). The 190 Polini has more power and although a two stroke is still relatively quiet.

The reason behind the popularity of the nanolight is its simplicity, it is low cost and extremely transportable. The whole aircraft is very light from 70 kg for the V Lite and only takes 15-20 minutes to put together. The V-Lite wing can also double as a hang glider!

Nano’s can be used for soaring and it is possible to turn the motor off in lift and climb in thermals, conserving fuel at the same time. This also gives the pilot a challenge and we will soon see competitions where pilots are allowed a few litres of fuel and are tasked to stay airborne for the longest duration possible using a ombination of fuel natural thermal lift.

There are group’s of pilots starting to take up the sport, there is no more fun than flying these little trikes cross country with your mates. Nanos take off and land so slowly they only need a small paddock to fly from.Check out the videos:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFIuc9NTGqQ&list=UUfQThEsQ9-vOMAZtYjCe8gw and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYtzCgt574Y&list=UUfQThEsQ9-vOMAZtYjCe8gw