Icaro Stratos Explained

The Icaro Stratos is an Italian high-wing, single-place, rigid-wing hang glider that was designed by Icaro 2000 in conjunction with A-I-R GmbH and Felix Ruhle and produced by Icaro 2000, of Sangiano, circa 2003.[1]

Design and development

The Stratos was a collaborative project between A-I-R GmbH and Icaro 2000. Following the launch of this model both companies pursued their own directions on rigid wing design, although they continued to collaborate on parts manufacture.

The aircraft is made from tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The Stratos was built in two sizes to accommodate differing pilot weights, "L" and "M".

Operational history

The Laminar was used to win the World Hang Gliding Championships in 2002 in Class 5, Rigid Wing.

Angelo d'Arrigo flew a Stratos on the first flight over Mount Everest (8848 m), on 24 May 2004, setting an altitude record for hang gliders.[2]

Variants

Stratos L
  • Large sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.251NaN1 span wing has an aspect ratio of 11.9 and a wing area of 13.8m2. Pilot hook-in weight range is 80to. Certified as DHV Class 3.
    Stratos M
  • Small sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.81NaN1 span wing has an aspect ratio of 12.7 and a wing area of 11.8m2. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60to.

    Aircraft on display

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Web site: Catalogo collezioni - Deltaplano ad ala rigidaStratos - museoscienza. museoscienza.org. 5 May 2016.

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