This is what happens when a combination of apparent opposites leads to a successful outcome. The new EPSILON 7 leisure intermediate impresses by its compactness, combined with outstanding performance. Exceptionally straightforward and precise handling makes this elegant wing the perfect glider for recreational thermaling pilots.
The EPSILON 7 looks compact, but doesn’t pay in performance – quite the opposite: it’s the latest technology that gives the EPSILON 7 enormous performing possibilities. A new 2-level-line-concept with 3 risers, but many fewer lines and suspension points, accounts for this huge performance upgrade.
Very precise and direct EPSILON 7 handling is a delight. This results from a completely fresh look at the relationship between wingspan and line length – and a new generation profile. Also helping out with the direct and precise handling was a new look at brake line set-up; and less canopy inertia.
The EPSILON 7 is a fully finished, widely capable recreational intermediate; easy to manage in turbulence and extreme situations, with high passive safety. The new profile geometry gives the EPSILON 7 distinctive pitch stability, and this keeps the pilot feeling comfortable and happy, all the time – especially in turbulent air.
EPSILON 7 | | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Flat surface | m2 | 23.0 | 26.0 | 28.0 | 30.0 |
Projected surface | m2 | 19.3 | 21.8 | 23.5 | 25.2 |
Recommended takeoff weight ** | kg | 60-80 | 75-95 | 85-110 | 100-130 |
Increased takeoff weight *** | kg | 80-95 | 95-110 | 110-125 | - |
Glider weight | kg | 4.65 | 5.1 | 5.45 | 5.75 |
Aspect ratio | | 5.15 |
Trim speed * | km/h | 38 (+/- 2) |
Max. speed * | km/h | 51 (+/- 2) |
Min. sink rate * | m/s | 1.15 |
Certification | | EN / LTF |
* values depend on wing loading, harness/pilot and glider size within the recommended take off weight ranges
** pilot, wing, equipment
*** for dynamic flying and/or basic acro manoeuvres
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