Description
Advance PI ULS
HIKE & FLY PARAGLIDER
Thermal wing, hike & fly glider, and mini wing all in one: for over 14 years, the PI series has been the epitome of versatility and lightness. Now in its fourth generation, the PI offers a unique combination of minimal weight, maximum fun, and impressive performance. And it’s lighter than ever, available in a new size 14 starting at just 1.65 kg.
Thermal Range
In the thermaling range of up to 4.5 kg/m2 projected wing loading the PI ULS with its well balanced canopy is easy to fly, offering maximum passive safety. In this range the PI ULS is suitable for beginners and leisure pilots.
Hike & Fly Range
The Hike & Fly range – projected wing loading between 4.5 and 5 kg/m2 – is the right choice for those who like to walk up with light equipment and have some dynamic fun on the flight down.
Mini Wing Range
In the Mini Wing Range with a projected wing loading of 5 kg/m2 and up, the PI ULS is clearly an action wing. It requires a very experienced pilot who flies actively and can sort out wing disturbances almost before they happen. The extremely compact wing is also suitable for Climb & Fly projects.
Depending on its wing loading the PI ULS makes different demands on the pilot. The higher the loading the more challenging the flying characteristics and handling skill requirements become. Small wings are fundamentally more agile, lively, and demanding to fly, even when flown at their normal wing loadings. You can see the different piloting requirements as a function of wing loading in the table above.
DATA
| PI ULS | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat surface | m2 | 14.0 | 16.0 | 18.0 | 20.0 | 22.0 | 24.0 | 26.0 |
| Projected surface | m2 | 12.28 | 14.03 | 15.94 | 17.76 | 19.59 | 21.42 | 23.24 |
| Certified takeoff weight | kg | 50-90 | 50-90 | 50-95 | 58-95 | 67-103 | 76-112 | 85-119 |
| Ideal range thermal | kg | – | – | 50-62 | 58-72 | 67-84 | 76-95 | 85-106 |
| Ideal range Hike & Fly | kg | – | 50-69 | 62-75 | 72-85 | 84-97 | 95-112 | 106-119 |
| Ideal range miniwing | kg | 50-90 | 69-90 | 75-95 | 85-95 | 97-103 | – | – |
| Glider weight with light risers | kg | – | 1.85 | 2.05 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 3.05 |
| Glider weight with ultra-light risers | kg | 1.65 | 1.80 | 2.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Span | m | 7.97 | 8.52 | 9.08 | 9.58 | 10.06 | 10.52 | 10.96 |
| Projected span | m | 6.54 | 6.99 | 7.45 | 7.86 | 8.26 | 8.63 | 8.99 |
| Aspect ratio | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Projected aspect ratio | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |
| Max. chord | m | 2.19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.90 | 3.02 |
| Number of cells | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | |
| Weight range EN/LTF A | kg | – | – | – | 58-82 | 67-92 | 76-103 | 85-113 |
| Weight range EN/LTF B | kg | – | – | 50-95 | 82-95 | 92-103 | 103-112 | 113-119 |
| Weight range EN/LTF C | kg | – | 50-90 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Weight range EN/LTF D | kg | 50-90 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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