Glider skin
skin
- Is it possible for a simple surface to have the same performance a normal glider does? Is it possible for it to be as easy to fly as an entry level school wing? Is it possible for a glider to give a new meaning to the definition of free flying joy?
If you are an adventurous hike & fly passionate mountaineer, you will find the Skin to be the perfect lightweight ultra compact companion to carry with you anywhere. Its effortless inflations with or without wind, take off abilities from just about any spot, followed by superior flight handling and soft precise landings make it a serious wing choice to consider by many pilots
But the Skin is not only a descent wing; it will surprise you by its climbing abilities in thermals, gliding and speed (12 cm speed bar travel). Those assets make the Skin a very enjoyable, safe and very stable glider for all pilot levels in various flight conditions.
Try it, discover it and be thrilled! The adventure is at your fingertips!
How is it possible for such a small wing without intrados to be so diverse?
The answer is primarily due to the incorporation of five closed cells on the intrados, reinforcing the overall surface structure and dispersing the air flow evenly.
These cells are also the primary cause for a really short and progressive take off, as well as for a great speed range and efficiency.
Its added benefits derive from using the SLE, DRS and the new Titanium technologies combines with classic materials and the revolutionary Nitinol used for the internal glider structure. Positively effecting various areas of the wing by keeping its profile under constant cloth tension, the Nitinol facilitating unrestricted airflow over the wing's surface for better performance. This also gives us the opportunity to design lighter wings and less affected by the packing procedure, thus the Nitinol is impervious to deformations, hot temperatures, breaks. The Skin is a must have compact glider with minimal weight!
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Technical data
| Skin |
|
|
16 |
18 |
20 |
| cells |
number |
|
39 |
39 |
39 |
| |
box |
|
39 |
39 |
39 |
| flat |
area |
m2 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
| |
span |
m |
9.38 |
9.95 |
10.5 |
| projected |
aspect ratio |
|
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
| |
area |
m2 |
13.5 |
15.2 |
16.9 |
| |
span |
m |
7.46 |
7.92 |
8.34 |
| |
aspect ratio |
|
4.13 |
4.13 |
4.13 |
| flattening |
|
% |
15 |
15 |
15 |
| cord |
maximum |
m |
2.11 |
2.24 |
2.37 |
| |
minimum |
m |
0.44 |
0.46 |
0.49 |
| |
average |
m |
1.71 |
1.81 |
1.9 |
| lines |
total meters |
m |
356 |
378 |
399 |
| |
height |
m |
5.9 |
6.3 |
6.6 |
| |
number |
m |
388 |
388 |
388 |
| |
main |
|
3/3/4/2 |
3/3/4/2 |
3/3/4/2 |
| risers |
numbers |
4 |
A/B/C/D |
A/B/C/D |
A/B/C/D |
| |
trims |
m/m |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| |
accelerator |
m/m |
120 |
120 |
130 |
| total weight |
minimum |
kg |
60 |
70 |
85 |
| in flight |
maximum |
kg |
85 |
95 |
110 |
| glider weight |
|
kg |
2.3 |
2.6 |
2.9 |
| certification |
|
|
EN-926-1 |
EN-926-1 |
EN-926-1 |
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