The 1982 Solar Blade was a new project for the Malborough company. Four prototypes were displayed at the Pennine league where it appears they had some teething troubles with the handling.

The 1993 Whisper was designed to blend good performance with ease of handling for intermediate pilots. It is distinguished from the Rumour by the lack of double surface at the tips.

The Whisper was priced at £1695 with round uprights, and £1825 with aerofoil uprights.

Whisper
Sail area: 158 sq ft
Nose angle: 124°

The 1980 Storm was the first offering of Solar Wings, the new company, based at Marlborough, Wilts. The Storm is similar to the Super Scorpion in that it has a deflexerless fully-battened and cambered sail, together with a simple but strong airframe. The set-up method uses plug-in type cross-booms with no loose attachment bolts, the bottom bar being secured by pip pins. Handling is pleasant, although the glider noticeably yaws prior to turning. Performance is on a par with other gliders of fourth generation machines, giving a good slow sink rate and a slightly faster top speed than the looser sailed Super Scorpion. The Storm came in three sizes to suit various pilot weights, although the large one is only recommended for the pilot of over 14 stones.

The 1980 Storm was Solar’s first glider. Simple and light with good handling. Did not have preformed airfoil battens and no moving crossbar. There were two massive poles had to be seperated from the glider when folding it.

Storm medium
Weight: 56 lb

Storm large
Weight: 65 lb

A 1994 big version of the Rumour 3 hang glider. Not many made.

It has been described as heavyweight on the ground and in the air, and difficult to land. Yet near the top end of the weight range, very light in pitch/roll and to be very honest undemanding in any flight situation. Very docile and responsive, and good with power.

Wing area: 15 m²

The 1986 Ace was a radically new sail design from Solar Wings, which incorporated an increased double surface towards the tips to improve performance and handling. The Ace were double surfaces to 70%.

The Ace featured mylar leading edge, nose cone, variable billow, aerofoil uprights, 4.2 ounce sailcloth, and was pricea at £1217.00 ex.VAT.

The Ace double surface tip was joined to the upper surface by a flexible membrane at the scallop ensuring that the tips remain totally clean even at very high airspeeds on the 1988 Ace Sport.

The Ace Sport has a VB system, mylar trailing edge, camera zip on the cross boom, fluoro colours, a two tone undersurface, spare upright, and was priced at £1545.00 inc VAT.

Ace 150
Wing area: 13.9 m²
Wing span: 9.6 m
Aspect ratio: 6.6
Hang glider weight: 28 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 51 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 83 kg
Packed length short: 4.2 m
Number of battens: 25
Nose angle: 122°

Ace 160 (medium)
Wing area: 14.8 m² / 160 sq ft
Wing span: 9.9 m / 32.5 ft
Aspect ratio: 6.6
Hang glider weight: 32 kg / 70 lb
Minimum pilot weight: 70 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 89 kg
Packed length short: 4.2 m
Number of battens: 25
Nose angle: 122°
speed bar

Ace 170
Wing area: 15.8 m²
Wing span: 10.3 m
Aspect ratio: 6.8
Hang glider weight: 34 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 83 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 100 kg
Packed length short: 4.2 m
Number of battens: 27
Nose angle: 122°