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…
<span “><span “>No IP7, IP 8, Artik 4 …. etc…. 🙂 <span “><span “>The truth, the plain truth, and nothing but the truth … ? After my personal and honest Niviuk Peak 3 test in May 2013, i was received in Saint Hilaire festival on the Niviuk stand by an angry and hysterical Niviuk owner…All i could say angrily, is that i am still convinced by what i wrote and everything went smoothly afterward. In June 2013 i ordered an IP 7 and followed it up ,but never received to this day…!In early September i ordered an Artik 4…
Finally and after a loooog wait the TRITON 2 S has arrived … This test concern ONLY the S size ! It will not reflect any other sizes as the M and L size could be slightly different in some ways… Flying my usual harness the X-rated 6 with some ballast to reach 98 all up, i launched the Triton 2 S. The launching is easy for that glider and immediate. In turbulent and strong conditions the Triton 2 S is indeed a lively glider. Then, i flew the Triton 2 S alone in another spot and then landed and flew…
Excellent Coupe Icare this year, I met lots of nice people and i was impressed with the humility of big designers, with their very positive approach. Lots of pilots and professionals looked very puzzled by my free tests, and asked me if I’m going to keep on doing them …And why i am still doing this free service… I never thought about it. It is true that passion can outcome the hard reality and i can only reply: Because it happens that i am here, at this moment 🙂
Soon, The size 26 is ready for take off at 99 all up. It looks like a big glider on the ground. The construction details are superb ! The rods on the leading edge of the Aspen 5 are not very long. The A attachment points on the glider are slightly back . Launching the Aspen 5 in nil wind is easy just a steady pull … In stronger wind above 25 km/h be ready to control it as other C gliders… The brake travel is similar to the 4 with light pressure , and the turning radius is flatter. It…
