Icaro Gravis2

Isabela Weir — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:29:26 +0000

WHO IS IT FOR

The new GRAVIS² was designed for a wide range of pilots. Especially pilots who like to walk to launch will have fun with the GRAVIS². The new high-performance material and the optimized interior structure reduce the weight to “walk and fly” dimensions without having to give up flight enjoyment.
Also thermal and pleasure pilots as well as beginners in cross-country flying who want to collect their first kilometers and XC professionals who do not want to do without the passive safety of a B-wing will very much appreciate this wing.

STARTING PROPERTIES

Behaviour of the glider during the starting phase.

LANDING PROPERTIES

Behaviour of the glider during the landing phase.

STABILITY

The natural stability of the glider in turbulent air.

PASSIVE SAFETY

Forgiving flight behaviour and resilience in turbulent flight conditions.

THERMAL PROPERTIES

The centre and climbing properties in thermals.

GLIDE PROPERTIES

The relation of the glide rate to the sink rate.

MAXIMUM SPEED

The maximal speed which can be achieved in accelerated flight.

HANDLING

The easiness of the glider translating the pilots commands.

FEEDBACK

The information which is passed on from the glider to the pilot.

TOTAL WEIGHT

The weight including risers and lines.

PACK VOLUME

The volume of the glider packed.

RESPONSE PROPERTIES

The reaction behaviour of the glider when receiving commands from the pilot.

AGILITY

The agility & flexibility of the glider.

DYNAMICS

The potential energy of the glider which can be realised.

THE CHARACTERISTICS

The GRAVIS² is a symbiosis between safety, performance and dynamics which make the glider ideal for stress-free flying. A slightly higher cell count, shark nose, changed cell structure and sail tension ensure a constant internal pressure over the entire range of angles of attack. As a result, the GRAVIS² is even more stable in the air than its predecessor, even in turbulent conditions. Brake line inputs are implemented directly and precisely, making it easier than ever to center the glider in thermals.

THE LOOK

Like all Icaro gliders, the design of the Gravis² shows a unique details of the Icaro Edelweiss flower – selected to fit every glider’s special characteristics and your desire to make a lasting impression in the sky.

Gravis² is available in two colors:

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