Description

Advance Alpha Series

The latest generation of our entry-level glider meets the requirements of flying schools and customers better than ever. The eighth generation of the ALPHA is now available in two versions: the robust Classic version for flying schools and a light and compact DLS version for weight-conscious beginners and occasional pilots. The proven ALPHA concept is highly trusted by our dealers worldwide, which is why we have retained the basic concept. However, the product has been
fundamentally revised. The latest developments have enabled us to make significant progress in key features for beginners. This strengthens the ALPHA’s position as the benchmark among entry-level gliders. In this presentation you will find an overview of the ALPHA’s unique selling propositions.

ALPHA SERIES
Quick facts

• • New lightweight version in DLS quality from 3.6 kg, up to 800 g lighter than
  the Classic version
• • New generation of entry level gliders with increased performance, the DLS
  version has even more glide performance
• • Lower stall point and therefore even longer brake travel for more passive
  safety
• • Increased roll stability, especially in the upper weight range
• • New sizing, the smaller sizes are up to 0.5 m2 smaller
• • New brake handle with side markings and 40% stronger magnets

Technical features and comparison with the ALPHA 7

OPTIMISED PLANFORM
More wing depth on the outer wing leads to a lower stall point and longer brake travel.

NEW PROFILE
A new-generation profile gives a better longitudinal pressure distribution for optimal pitch behaviour and improved performance.

NEW 3D SHAPING
The design of the leading edge has been completely renewed, resulting in even fewer creases and therefore more performance.

CENTRED LIFT DISTRIBUTION
The wing tips now generate less lift, and therefore transfer fewer lateral disturbances to the pilot. This provides a smoother, more pleasant flight behaviour.

UNCOMPROMISINGLY SAFE DUE TO LOW STALL POINT
The well-proven “Air Scoop Technology” at the leading edge, combined with the new planform, achieve a significantly lower stall point, with clearly progressive brake loading. Long brake travel raises passive safety, especially for inexperienced beginners.

DLS

DLS COMBINES STRUCTURAL INVENTIVENESS WITH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF FABRICS. THIS FORWARD- LOOKING DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY INCLUDES A

WHOLE HOST OF SMALL BUT EFFECTIVE DECISIONS, WHICH TOGETHER RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT REDUCTION. ROBUSTNESS AND DURABILITY REMAIN AT THE USUAL HIGH LEVEL.

A SMART MIXTURE OF FABRICS
Highly stressed components such as the leading edge, wing upper surface and more stressed profiles are made of a robust, low-stretch material mix. A relatively lighter material is used for less stressed areas, such as the wing’s lower surface.

ALPHA SERIES
Features

INCREASED GLIDE PERFORMANCE
The ALPHA belongs to a new generation of entry-level gliders with an increased performance level. The better glide performance has been achieved primarily due to the new profile and drag reduction.

NEW SIZING
The various wing sizes of the ALPHA have been revised. The size 22 is half a square metre smaller, which means that even lighter pilots are in the ideal weight range from a take-off weight of 58 kg. The weight ranges are now consistently defined as seamless weight ranges, whereby the extended weight range of up to 15 kg is retained. This increases the range of use in flying schools. The wing can also be flown in a dynamic range within the LTF/EN A classification, e.g. for freestyle beginners.