I could be one of many who likes quality and superb details in a glider, and always when I unfold an ADVANCE glider ,my eyes are wide open for the excellent finish and details . Of course they will all fly, but it is nice and funny “sometimes” to feel that you are flying in style 🙂 . Even the attachment points are fitted correctly and properly, (see pic) The launching of the BiBeta is really easy in weak or even in strong wind. The take off also at 175 all up was quick with a weak head wind of…
I was testing the SIGMA 7 26 loaded at 95 kg all up the last summer. Here is what I found. One cannot deny the excellent finish and details. When you open the glider bag you find yourself looking at an ASTON MARTIN car. Very neat and classy details. The risers are thin and look like a piece of art. RATE 9.8/10 Launching is a child job and getting airborne is easy and quick. RATE 9.8/10 In the thermals the SIGMA 7 is a pleasure to fly .Very crisp and moderate pressure, with outstanding precision puts the glider in a…
SOL TORCK After flying the TORCK for a while at 96 all up , here what I found. The SOL TORCK is made from Gelvenor, which make the glider as little heavy. The front part of the wing is made from light gelvenor, so you can feel quickly the difference in weight between the front and the heavy back of the glider. The lines are made of Kevlar lines unsheathed on the top, and main treated vectran lines. Launching the glider in nil wind would need much energy, to get the glider overhead. In moderate wind it is a pleasure…
SKY COUNTRY MYSTIC 2 (80-100) EN-D This is an Ukrainian manufacturer. My first SKY COUNTRY glider ! The size 26(90-110) got the EN –C certification !!! http://www.sc.com.ua/en/news/?action=novelty&id=21&page=1 I have heard also that Alain Zoller ,the manager and tester of PARATESTS EN certification, has purchased a MYSTIC 2 for his flying pleasure, I had the curiosity to get one to test fly… Opening the glider showed a very well finished work. Very neat. The lines are a combination of Vectran lines and Dyneema. The cloth is made from Porcher. Kiting the glider felt pretty easy for this 6.5 flat aspect ratio…
AXIS VENUS 2 (70-95) @ 95 all up AXIS VENUS 2 RX (70-95) @ 95 all up Launching the glider is moderate but easy when there is a gentle breeze. In strong wind the glider come up fast and it should be stopped before it goes far. In the air the normal version and RX version feels very well loaded. The glider is very well pressurized. You can feel its power, but without the aggressive surges .The RX version has a more sharp feeling due to the thin lines. The normal version felt softer. Both are excellent in finding lift…
ARTIC 2 (75-95) Test at 95 kg all up, with an Impress 2 + Pod harness. Launching this glider is amazingly easy in all kind of wind. It inspire confidence even before takeoff. After flying this glider for 50 hours, here is what I have to say. In thermals the wing is very precise .The brakes are not long just perfect. You can place the glider whenever you want and the precision is great. The agility is just perfect for this cat. RATE for agility: 9/10—Rate for precision of the brakes: 9.3/10. The climbing ability is very good .The glider…
ASPEN 3 M 80-100 I flew the Aspen 3 in rather medium conditions at 96 kg all up, with the impress2 + pod harness. The construction and the finish of the glider looks very good and neat .RATE: 8/10. From the moment I launched, the glider felt very fast on trim. Measurements after that showed a 40 km/h at trim speed. First thermal and I tried to turn and feel the brakes .They look rather long and not that precise after flying the Artic 2 S. But the glider turns very nicely and very agile, so you can core every…
It has been a dream and still is ,to always try new gliders.It gives me new wings every time i take off.The feeling in the air is exceptional…
