Beamer 3 Steerable Reserve Parachute

In 1995 the Beamer opened a new chapter in the history of paraglider reserve parachutes. Our Rogallo concept changed the scene for ever, and the Beamer 1 still waits, ready for action, in many harnesses. In 2010 the Beamer 2 set another benchmark for steerable reserves. Its proven concept, new features and improved qualities convincingly established the Beamer 2 in the market. The Beamer 3 builds on the best features of the Beamer 2. A completely redeveloped Beamer 3 riser system improves opening, operation and installation – the success story continues!

The top four Beamer 3 characteristics:

Fast opening

Opening time is the most important reserve criterion. If a reserve has to be thrown at low altitude – and that is often the case – a single second can make all the difference. The Beamer 3’s special shape and particular folding technique help it open up to 50% faster than normal round canopies; the Beamer 3 is setting EN Test records.

Low sink speed

Assuming a reserve is open with its paraglider in a stable situation the next most important thing is sink speed. Low wing loading and modest forward speed give the Beamer 3 an unrivalled low sink rate. The EN certification authority has confirmed a sink rate of 3.9 m/s at maximum weight of 130 kg (without the paraglider). The additional braking effect of a paraglider reduces this value to less than 3m/s.

Stable flight

When developing a Rogallo our main focus is how it works with the paraglider. After reserve opening the paraglider can stay attached (the usual emergency situation – no quick release/cutaway). Here the Beamer 3 really plays its trump card, and is far superior to the smaller models on the market in this respect. After a fast opening the Beamer 3 quickly takes control. It goes into very slow forward flight and therefore does not encourage the paraglider to disturb it. The Beamer 3 achieves Its stability, among other things, by its low wing loading.

Steering and flying forwards – the Beamer’s speciality!

Paraglider under tow: In real-life reserve-throwing situations the paraglider can become a massive problem. In many cases the paraglider is already collapsed, both during and after reserve opening, and therefore prevented from flying. Here the Beamer 3 descent is a pure pleasure. The canopy reacts immediately to steering commands and sinks at its slowest rate. When the reserve is thrown while the paraglider is flying normally, such as during SIV training, the descent characteristics of both Rogallo and round reserve can be affected. If the paraglider reopens itself during a reserve descent it can easily be prevented from flying by B-stall, or reefing in. This will greatly improve steerability. Countless examples in practice confirm the problem-free behaviour of all Beamers in every possible situation.

	-	Small	Light	Light Small
Max load	130 kg	90 (100)* kg	130 kg	90 (100)* kg
Flat area	41.75 m2	35.47 m2	41.75 m2	35.47 m2
Weight	1785 g	1590 g	1370 g	1180 g
Weight with POD	1835 g	1640 g	1420 g	1230 g
Riser extension kit for front mount connection, pair	20 g	20 g	20 g	20 g
Sink rate (EN Test) —-loaded with 130kg —-loaded with 100kg	- - 3.8 m/sec -	- - - 3.7 m/sec	- - 3.8 m/sec -	- - - 3.7 m/sec
Opening time (EN Test)	2 sec	2 sec	2 sec	2 sec
Packing volume	4959 ccm	4432 ccm	3837 ccm	3324 ccm
Number of panels	18	16	18	16
Number of middle lines	9×2	8×2	9×2	8×2
Type Certificate	EP/RG 073.2013	EP/RG 102.2013	EP/RG 101.2013	EP/RG 104.2013
Applied test guideline/standards	EN 12491:2001 / 2.DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr.7c	EN 12491:2001 / 2.DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr.7c	EN 12491:2001 / 2.DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr.7c	EN 12491:2001 / 2.DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr.7c

(*) Extended Weight Range

Although the EN/LTF flight tests showed a 3,7 m/sec descent rate at 100 Kg, our own experience also tells us that highly loaded Rogallos, like conventional reserve parachutes, can lead to mirror flying or down-planing when combined with the paraglider. This mainly happens with very stable and collapse resistant school gliders, or in very steady throwing conditions such as training openings over water. The EN/LTF practical tests are always carried out in separated configuration – without the troublesome paraglider. When developing our Rogallo reserve parachutes we focus a lot of attention on the overall functioning spectrum, above all in connected condition (when the paraglider is not cut away).

Despite the positive flight tests at more than 100kg we recommend that the extended weight range is only for use by experienced “Rogallo pilots”, or in conjunction with a reliable cut-away system.

Video:

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