Author: Ziad Bassil
UPDATE : 6/9/2015 Hi, First i do have to apologize for my test of the Mentor 4 S test concerning the climb rate.I think it’s slightly better than i said and expected… Even for an everyday flyer surprises can happen…But they are hopefully updated if felt otherwise… Flying the Mentor 4 S at 95 all up does in fact need some ‘different’ approach and reaction from the pilot to get it in a good climb inside weak thermals unlike all the B gliders i have tested in the past years… Explanation: When entering a weak thermal it’s better to let…
AD Rise 2 70-90 superlight. The first Rise 2 test was made on the M size regular version . Here is the S size super light version flown at 90 all up . The lines on the Superlight are all unsheathed . The risers however are very close to the normal version with very solid construction. The Rise 2 Superlight is very well made to the last detail.Looking closely at the glider showed a very good and neat construction that gives you the feeling of a lasting one. The take off is straight froward and easy. In the air the…
NK delayed all my ordered gliders . Artik 4 probably in + 8 months … !! or never… It was an obvious and clear message. Thank you … 🙂 Got many supporting emails… Two pilots even offered to send me their gliders (Really grateful) … Or an immediate purchase from anywhere in the planet, thanks to all the superb friends in the social media network ! One option taken : The ARTIK 4 25 is here 🙂 OLivier Nef designs with the Artik 1/2/3 was very good . First impressions on the Artik 4 seems interesting … 😉 NIVIUK Artik…
The last DHV 2-3 glider I had from SOL was the Torck. Its climb rate and nice handling impressed me. It was a bit slow. The beauty of this glider shape in the air is a sight for the eyes! The take off need a progressive pull on the A’s but ok for the high C category. The brakes pressure is considered a bit heavier and shorter than a D2. The handling is smooth and nicely coordinated. This glider knows how to hug a thermal like a passionate woman who doesn’t let go… Loaded at 100 the Lotus one M…