Description
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED PARAMOTOR WING
DriftAir, as its name suggests, is a wing for pilots preferring freestyle, dynamic PPG flying, those who want to fly slaloms, or just for people willing their cross-country to be fast and fun.
Colors
TECHNICAL DETAILS
| DriftAir | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Approval – ULM identification | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Number of cells | 60 | ||||||
| Surface area (flat) [m2] | 14.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 |
| Surface area (projected) [m2] | 12,16 | 13,02 | 13,89 | 15,63 | 17,36 | 19,10 | 20,84 |
| Span (flat) [m] | 9,01 | 9,33 | 9,63 | 10,22 | 10.77 | 11,30 | 11.80 |
| Span (projected) [m] | 7,35 | 7,61 | 7,86 | 8,33 | 8,78 | 9,21 | 9,62 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 5,80 | ||||||
| Aspect Ratio (projected) | 4,44 | ||||||
| Sink rate [m/s] | min = 1.2 +/- 0.2 | ||||||
| Speed* [km/h] | min = 27 ; trim = 42-52 ; max = 68 (+/- 3 km/h)* | ||||||
| Distance pilot to wing [m] | 5,41 | 5,6 | 5,78 | 6,13 | 6,47 | 6,78 | 7,08 |
| Total line lenght [m] | 244,1 | 253,07 | 261,76 | 278,34 | 294,03 | 308,95 | 323,21 |
| Total take-off weight** [kg] | 65 – 85** | 70 – 90** | 80 – 100** | 90 – 110** | 100 – 120** | 110 – 135** | 120 – 150** |
| Max take-off weight – for experienced*** [kg] | 100*** | 105*** | 115*** | 130*** | 140*** | 155*** | 170*** |
| Distance betwen risers [cm] | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Weight [kg] | 3,78 | 3,94 | 4,11 | 4,44 | 4,77 | 5,13 | 5,43 |
| Lines | A-8000U: 050; 090 / Technora: 90; 140; 190; 280 / Dyneema: 350 | ||||||
| Fabric | Porcher Classic 38 g/m2; Dominico tex 34 g/m2; Porcher Hard 40 g/m2; SR Scrim, SR Laminate 180 g/m2 | ||||||
* Speeds are given as estimated for the middle wing size and the middle of its weight range. These speeds can vary within +/- 3 km / h depending on the size, take-off weight and additional factors such as air pressure and temperature.
** The basic rule is to choose the size of the wing so that the take-off weight is in the middle of the weight range. Less weight on the wing (lower range take-off weight) can be considered for foot take-off, when flying in calmer conditions, or when we want to improve economy. More experienced pilots who want to fly dynamically, have higher speed and fly in more demanding wind conditions can consider greater wing loading (take-off weight in the upper range). This is a common option among trike users.
*** Note – the canopy significantly changes its behavior with increasing wing loading. The greater the loads, the greater skill and concentration of the pilot are required.
Design and purpose
DriftAir is a safe paraglider for well-qualified pilots, aiming at active recreation or moderate level of competing. Most of all, the DriftAir is ideally suited for multi-canopies formation flying, requiring dynamic manoeuvering and spectacular acceleration. It is a solid vehicle for covering the ground, too. And, with its agility it will prove great at slalom tasks, or just flying curves for pleasure.
It launches flawlessly and easy, smoothly rising up. Does not stay behind, even with trimmers set at slow and nil wind. In flight it remains stable, while demonstrating intuitive steering, agility and effective lift.
Reflex airfoil of DriftAir slightly varies depending on trim setting, yet the speed system can be safely used throughout entire trimmer range. When cutting through lift or turbulence the canopy stays over your head with only slight nicking, so it doesn’t require your constant attention.
Exceptionally wide choice of DriftAir’s sizes – as many as 7! – will allow each pilot to find precisely his optimal weight range.
INCLUDED
- Moto Bag
- Dew Bag
- Easy Catch Speedbar
- Transport Bag M/L
- Windsock
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