NORTH WING APACHE

The Apache 2007 /TWO PLACE TRIKE
From this model you have a choice of 2 styles, Navajo (no fairing) and the Apache Sport. You also have a choice of power plants, the Rotax 503 air cooled and the 582 water cooled. Two four-stroke engines are now available: The Rotax 912 and the HKS.

The Apache Sport Trike is a revolutionary design incorporating sport aircraft design suspension, welded 4130 aircraft steel main structure (Back Frame), 4130 dual mast and trailing link front steering. Unlike the tube and plate constructed trikes with their single mast, drag struts, side support cables and bungee cord suspension the Apache frame work will maintain it’s structural integrity for years to come. You can enjoy years of sturdy and confident flying knowing your trike won’t get loose and worn out.

Wheel Base Width (outside)	70”
Wheel Base Length (center)	69”
Total Length without Fairing	8.66’
Total Length with Fairing	9’
Total Height	8’ 2”
Weight – Navajo Trike only	140 lb.

The APACHE frame is rugged, strong and will not get all loose and sloppy over time as do other trikes with plate and tube construction. The Apache will give you years of confident flying. This trike will amaze you. It is loaded with lots of awesome features. The Apache can also come as basic as you would like (see Navajo).

The Apache provides a nice layout of gauges with room left over for your custom needs. Here you also see the rugged yet keen design of the Apache's front fork wheel system. You will appreciate the solid yet responsive feel of it's trailing link suspension. The front suspension works so well, it has survived a full front wheel landing at 60mph!!!

This option is a must for the professional instructor. Not only does it have dual steering, it also has a throttle linkage on the right front bar. Our steering bar is made of 4130 steel and can be used as a step to get into the back seat; some trike brands are too weak to do that.

The most unique quality in the Apache design is the strong and durable welded chromemoly and steel spine (back frame). All other major trike parts either bolts on or plugs into this fixture. This makes the Apache less expensive to repair and easy to work on. If you happen to have an incident while training where you might damage the trike, most likely you will be replacing the lesser expensive parts and not the main supporting structure.

The dual mast design of the Apache allows for unsurpassed headroom in the rear seat. Most other trikes will force you to bend your neck forward so as not to hit the center mast. The pivot point of the dual mast is mounted low, making it super easy to mount the wing.

The Apache features dual pultuded fiber glass rod suspension. The unique elliptical shape offers terrific flexing of the suspension upwards while providing no flex to the rear. Single fiberglass axles flex rearwards and wear the tires out. Fiberglass suspension provides soft and positive landings.

The new hyd.disc brake system for the Apache trike is..... awesome! Dual Rear Brakes is also available. This brake system will provide smooth, positive braking while applying just 1/2 of the pressure needed with the drum brake. If you have a drum brake or small mechanical disc brake, you can upgrade your existing Apache. Price is $300.00. If you have the early 6" rim front end, you will also need a new 8" rim and tire.

Sore back? Tried of lifting a 110 lb. wing into the air?
The Apache can now be equipped with gas-assist springs to aid you in lifting your wing up!!! No longer do you need to lift 100+ lbs. into the air, with the springs attached you will be lifting less than 20 lbs. While trying this out on the Mustang 15, I used just my 2 fingers to lift it up! Amazing! If you own an Apache this is something you can’t live without. If you are ordering an Apache classic or sport, this option is included. We also have a retro fit kit for you if you already have an Apache. Price for the spring assist kit is just $225.00, thats just 5 visits to the chiropractor.

The Apache dash area in either the Navajo, classic, or the sport fairing will provide a nice layout for gauges with room left over for your custom needs.

Here you see the rugged yet keen design of the Apache's front fork and suspension system. Its suspension (shocks) is of our own design, made up of elastomer spring material such as used on commercial aircraft and mountain bikes. You will appreciate the solid yet responsive feel of our trailing link system. Best of all the whole fork assembly is made of thick 6061 Alum. plates that bolt together. So again if you may need parts you can replace only what you need to rather then having to buy the whole front fork.

The Apache pivot block assembly has been tested to 6500 lbs. without failure. This connection makes mounting your wing to the trike a very easy task. Also our mast to wing connection is a terrific universal pivot assembly and can be used on many types of trikes.

The New Apache Sport will allow you to adjust your engine angle to offset a turn caused by “P” factor using the innovative tie rod style sway bar mount system.

The new Apache Sport offers you a folding front seat back rest, allowing easy access to the rear seat. Also notice the 3 point harness for the rear seat and 4 point harness for the front.

This is a nice feature. After seeing the difficulty of adding fuel to most trikes, we had our own tank made. This allows us to put the fuel filler in a most accessible place.

Our trikes that have electric start will come equiped with an electrical fuse box. This box makes it very easy to add options such as strobes and radios. We also use only the highest quality “Keywest” regulator.

Radiator

We have tried many radiator systems (including Rotax radiators). We found most radiators would not hold up to the vibration the engine delivered. We finally had no choice but to design our own. This has eliminated the problem of radiators forming leaks and cracking support mounts.