Tandems

Lightning und Orca – the pure pleasure for two

Our two tandem paraglider wings are characterized by an excellent take-off behavior, an easy and direct handling in all situations, an excellent climbing in thermals and an extraordinary speed range.

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Our tandem gliders are coming over the pilot and the passenger quickly like any modern solo wing, without tendency shoot to forward. . a short acceleration phase and the rest is pure flying fun for two.

…a short acceleration phase and the rest is pure flying fun for two.

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The Lightning is the little brother of the Orca. It is the ideal wing for light passengers, heavy solo pilots or strong wind conditions. This wing makes maximum fun in all situations.

There is no compromise in safety and performance.

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Every glider we produce is sewed especially for the client. Therefore, you can choose the color combinations which most suits you. Make no compromise – choose your own colors now.

 

Fly with your own colours…

                                 …just feel and choose them”

 

Technical information Lightning and Orca

 LightningOrca
Layout surface (m2)34.0740.30
Projected surface (m2)
30.635.50
Layout span (m)13.1814.30
Projected span (m)10.7611.70
Layout aspect ratio5.105.10
Projected aspect ratio3.903.90
Number of cells5656
Weight of the glider (kg)6.58.5
Certified take-off weight (kg)100-180140-210
Trim speed (km/h )2525
Min. speed (km/h )3637
Max. speed (km/h )>6542
Max. gliding ratio>8.5>8.5
Min. sink rate (m/s)<1.2<1.2
CertificationEN B/LTF 1-2/DMSV-B/EAPRAFNOR Biplace/DULV/EAPR/DMSV-B

Materialien

Kappe – Skytex

Rippen – Skytex

Leinen – Elderid

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