HGFA Skysailor Magazine

32 SKY SAILOR November | December 2018 New Products Advance’s new light-weight EN-B+: Xi As a light and compact performance-intermediate, the Xi satisfies the most diverse of pilots’ needs. Whether near or far, difficult flying or exciting adventure, the new light high-end B goes with you for bivouac flying, hike & XC-fly tours, travelling or discovering new routes in remote regions. The Xi is a fully light-weight design, starting at 3.4kg, and uses a mix of 27 and 32g Porcher Skytex cloth. To save more weight, the number of cells and sliced diagonals has been reduced. The stress distribution system has been reworked to co-ordinate these requirements. The result is a balanced and homogenous glider. The Xi combines light weight with the outstanding performance of the performance- intermediate Iota2. It features high pitch and directional stability in rough air. This, and its significant stability at speed, encourage relaxed, hours-long flying – with performance you can call on at any time. The latest technology from the Sigma 10 and Iota2 is incorporated in the Xi: The advanced air scoop for friendly stall behaviour, short C-wires for maximum profile retention and mini-ribs for a smooth, efficient trailing edge. The Xi also has a modern pitch control system for its trailing edge, which interconnects with the B-level. It can be flown actively and steered by the C/B-levels when accelerated. RRP is $4650. Available in five sizes (21 to 29) with seamless weight ranges (60 to 128kg), in two standard colours For more information contact the importer: Manilla Paragliding on 02 6785 6545 or <godfrey@ flymanilla.com >. For more see [ www.advance.ch] . Godfrey Wenness, Manilla Paragliding 777 Queen2 EN-C certified The new class leading Queen2 is now EN certified in S,MS,ML and L sizes. Since the MS was released in late May, the Queen2 has been leading the Serial class with #1 podium wins in comps all over the world. A light-weight version (the Q-light) will be released soon to complete this model range. “The newQueen2went through a total re-design compared to its successful predecessor. The goal was to bring another dimension of performance into the EN-C class, and we feel certain that this ambitious goal has been reached. The Queen2 excels in many ways, by not only offering the best performance in its class, but also by being a very well-mannered royal lady in the air. We think of the Queen2 as a ‘mid-level’ EN-C glider which will fulfill and supersede the expectations of any pilots going big in this class. News Vercorin, Switzerland Photo: Luke Brooks Advance Xi 777 Queen2