RIDE the sky!

Pilot profile:
A good professional tandem wing must fulfil some very simple criteria: be easy to launch, have smooth handling and be precise for landing.  
For recreational tandem pilots, controllability, stability and comfort in flight for both pilot and passenger are important.
Designed for professional and recreational tandem pilots alike, the new AirDesign RIDE delivers these to an exceptional degree.

Glider Info:
RIDE inflates and rises easily with a perfect balance of energy, controllability and surges forward to lift off. The glider settles above the pilot’s head allowing plenty of time for dealing with pre-flight/passenger issues. Even in restricted or not ideal launch situations, RIDE will inflate and rise up in a positive confidence inspiring manner.
The low lift-off speed helps get the most passive of passengers into the air without stress.

In flight, RIDE sits overhead and feels pressurised and solid irrespective of the wing loading.
Easy brake pressure, an agile feel in the turn and trademark AirDesign comfortable handling give the pilot a relaxed flight experience while the passenger will (or maybe won’t!) notice an extremely smooth flying experience as the RIDE dampens passenger feedback even in lively conditions.
Commercial tandem flying is not just about the flying, RIDE stays stable and forgiving while the pilot is ‘hands-free’ dealing with filming or passenger management.
Landing is a stress-free experience as the RIDE has a precise flare or can be slowed with the brakes nearly to zero without stalling.

Design details:
•    The leading edge is supported by polyamide rods which ensure a constant inflation and take-off behaviour over the full life-time of the wing.
•    Optically, the leading edge is outstandingly clean which produces a performance advantage in flight. RIDE is equivalent in performance to high-end LTF/EN B solo gliders.
•    RIDE is fitted with trimmers allowing positive or negative trim options. With trimmers open for light loading or closed when flying with more statuesque passengers, RIDE will deliver consistent, comfortable flying characteristics throughout the entire weight range.
•    The line design utilises a combination of sheathed Dyneema and Aramid to maximise stability and durability throughout the life of the wing. The upper cascade is designed with many line attachment points to ensure a long life with constant flying characteristics and performance. Nevertheless, the total line consumption is relatively low for a tandem glider, which benefits performance.
•    Spreader bars with dual hang points.
•    Split A risers for easy big-ears.

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Materials:
Sail:
•        Top Sail: Dominico 30D (40g)
•        Bottom Sail: Dominico 30D
•        Ribs: Dominico 30D hard
Lines:
•        Top lines:  LIROS DSL70
•        Middle lines: LIROS PPSL200
•        Main lines: Edelrid 6843-340, 7343-280

Risers:     25mm nylon webbing
Maillons:  JOO Tech, 4mm triangle

 

Pilot impressions:

•       I was really impressed with the flight characteristics over the whole weight range; RIDE feels the same light or heavy loaded!
•       Some wings I tried felt really slow when lightly loaded. The RIDE feels like it is flying, not floating even with a very light passenger.

What comes in the box:

Glider
Inner packing bag

Riser bag

Rucksack
Spreader bar

Manual, repair kit

 

Size	41
AREA FLAT (m²)	41.55
AREA PROJECTED (m²)	35.19
SPAN FLAT (m)	14.7
SPAN PROJECTED (m)	11.55
ASPECT RATIO FLAT	5.21
ASPECT RATIO PROJ.	3.79
CELLS	48
TOTAL LINE LENGTH	437
TOTAL LINES	262
LINE DIAMETERS	0.95/1.4/1.8/2.4
WEIGHT (kg)	8.6
V-TRIM/V-MAX (km/h) with 180kg	39/45
LTF/EN CATEGORY	LFT/EN B
TAKE OFF WEIGHT (kg)	130-220