cross country | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California's Finest Paragliding and Hang Gliding Facility Sat, 16 Dec 2023 20:15:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.flytorrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-tpg-32x32.jpg cross country | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com 32 32 Cross Country Flying Book https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/cross-country-flying-book/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:30:58 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=44331 The complete guide to the art of cross country flying

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]]> Cross Country Flying is aimed at pilots who can already thermal and want to progress on to flying XC, as well as those pilots who already fly XC but want to know more and get better.

It features a wealth of information, all of which is aimed at making you a better, more informed pilot, capable of flying further and longer than ever before.

Illustrated throughout with full-page photographs and easy-to-understand simple diagrams, the book is an ideal companion to Thermal Flying by the same author, and is a must-have for any pilot serious about learning to fly XC and go far.

The book is hardback, has more than 500 illustrations and is 242 pages long.

It includes chapters and information on:

  • Pre-flight planning, route-planning and how to use technology
  • Online contest rules and tactics
  • Cross country for novices
  • Weather and thermalling
  • Understanding best glide and McReady
  • Need to know essentials: best time to launch, inversions, convergence, crossing valleys, dolphin-flying, tactics, valley winds and more
  • How to fly the mountains
  • Flatland flying
  • In-depth advice from expert XC pilots
  • Site guides to international XC sites

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]]> Skyman CrossCountry2 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/skyman-crosscountry2/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:27:07 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=42876 THE POWERFUL INTERMEDIATE WING WITH EXCEPTIONAL GLIDING PERFORMANCE

 

Redesigning the CrossCountry² gave improvements in speed, weight, performance and safety.Enhancements in the canopy, line geometry and especially in the materials used, are behind these huge improvements. Its Shark-Nose leading edge is made of durable NCV Skytex 32 with profiles made of NCV Skytex 32 Hard Finish and notably contributes to the improved performance and incredible stability.

The CrossCountry² proved to be enormously safe in all the test manoeuvres. In thermals and dynamic upwind flying, its handling is almost playful – a characteristic which will please many pilots.

This concept makes the CrossCountry² the ideal all-round paraglider for Hike & Fly, as well as for long distance paragliding. It can perform anywhere – in the mountains, in lowlands or when being winch launched.

 

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TECHNICAL DATA

Size XS-23 S-25 M-27 L-29
Cells 61 61 61 61
flat surface area m² 23 25 27 29
flat span m 11,34 11,83 12,29 12,74
flat aspect ratio 5,6 5,6 5,6 5,6
projected surface area m² 19,27 20,94 22,62 24,30
projected span m 8,74 9,11 9,47 9,82
projected aspect ratio 3,96 3,96 3,96 3,96
weight kg 3.65 3.9 4.1 4.35
take-off weight kg 60–85 70–95 80–105 95–120
certification EN/LTF B EN/LTF B EN/LTF B EN/LTF B

OPERATING MANUAL

CROSSCOUNTRY²

COLORS

 

                       

                      GOLD                                                            RED                                              YELLOW

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]]> Skywalk Cayenne 5 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/skywalk-cayenne-5/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:44:12 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/skywalk-cayenne-5/

Redefining the sport class

Fly the difference

Modern EN-B gliders like our CHILI and TEQUILA leave little to be desired. But the EN-C sport class offers us just the right amount of freedom to develop gliders with special characteristics for experienced XC pilots looking for more than just incremental improvements.

The CAYENNE5 redefines the sport class: our XC sportster combines true comp wing feeling with the genes of the CAYENNE series. We intentionally made the CAYENNE5 more of a comp wing than its predecessor. Positioned at the upper end of its class, our year-long development efforts produced a new concept with a higher aspect ratio, more cells and a profile optimized to reduce drag. The result is a sport class glider that sets new standards for performance, precision and dynamics. In the process, we remained true to our motto: pure passion for flying.

The CAYENNE5 is pure flying fun!

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The CAYENNE5 is an XC glider per excellence: It’s extremely efficient in thermals and cruises nicely so the pilot can stay concentrated, even on long XC flights. Our XC sportster converts each and every incremental control input into immediate altitude gain and it has plenty of energy in reserve to let you adjust your turning radius and bank angle to every new situation. Whether you’re hunting pulsating thermals close to the slope, coring a turbulent thermal with wind drift or on top and circling wide, nothing can knock this homogenous wing off course.

PERFORMANCE

Aspect ratio 6.4. 69 cells. Shark nose. 3-line technology. The technical specs of the CAYENNE5 don’t need any further explanation. Its purpose is clear when you see it. This purebred sport class glider wing is at home in any of the world’s top XC arenas! Glide performance is impressive and we are not shy about comparing it to other wings – even to current comp wings. In cruise flight, the CAYENNE5 flies like it’s on rails. Its whole performance range is available to you via the smooth speed system.

SAFETY

The CAYENNE5’s handling in extreme flying conditions is what you expect from an EN-C glider. The high degree of stability of its shark nose makes collapses and front stalls rare. Its clever design concept and technology features like JET FLAPS provide plenty of safety margin for the experienced pilot. Under normal flying conditions, the CAYENNE5 responds best to short, incremental control impulses with just slight adjustments in turbulent air. The stall break comes late and the wing remains nicely controllable, making landing top or bottom a joy.

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]]> Icaro Pica EN A https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-pica-en-a/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:13:00 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-pica-en-a/

THE RIGHT START

The Pica is our new EN A glider. We wanted to build a glider that would accompany you, during your formative years, while learning to paraglide. Easy launches, passive safety, great handling, refined finish, big speed range and low stall speeds all contribute to those first big XC flights or cloud base adventures. Launches are straight forward with almost no tendency to over shoot. The inherent safety features in the wing guarantee stress free flights.

THE LOOK

The design concept of the Pica, follows the concept of our entire product line, which enhances a unique detail of our logo... the Icaro Edelweiss flower.  The detail is selected to fit the personality and specific characteristics of the glider and is combined with vivid colors to create a special presence in the sky.

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 WHO IS IT FOR:

The Pica was developed, specifically, for those who want to begin paragliding in the easiest and safest way possible.  Simplicity and safety allows you to focus on the most important aspect of flight… fun!!!  The Pica provides agility in thermals, a wide range of performance and direct handling features. This gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and improve your existing skills. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy every minute under this wing!

OUR NEW EN A

The product compass below will assist you in determining which glider will best support your needs.

 

Pica Characteristics

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Inflation Characteristics
Characteristics of the glider during the initial inflation.
Landing Characteristics
Characteristics of the glider during the landing approach.
Stability
The gliders general stability while flying in turbulence.
Passive Safety
General glider stability without pilot input.
Thermal Attributes
The ease by which the pilot can identify, enter and center (core) a thermal.
Glide Ratio
The distance the glider can travel from a given altitude.
Top Speed
The fully accelerated speed.

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Handling
How quickly and easily the glider responds to pilot input.
Total Weight
The total glider weight including all rigging.
Feedback
Sensory information the glider provides to the pilot about flight conditions.
Packing Volume
The volume required to store a folded paraglider.
Responsiveness
How quickly the glider responds to pilot input.
Agility
The maneuverability and handling of the glider.
Retention
How well the glider retains energy in dynamic flight.

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THE CHARACTERISTICS

Launching the Pica is extremely easy and predictable. The glider inflates with very little input and it’s docile manner will smooth out any pilot mistakes. The Pica has almost no tendency to overshoot and pauses momentarily allowing the pilot to check the glider before committing to launch.

Icaro Pica

Once airborne, the Picas smaller surface area provides direct handling and feedback normally associated with higher performance wings. The inherent passive safety surpasses even gliders in the A-class, allowing the pilot to relax immediately in flight.

Pica loves to climb too, and sits stable above your head.  When entering the thermals it subtle pitch backwards, notifies the pilot of lift, without causing anxiety.  It gently surges as you reach the core, helping less experienced pilots center thermals precisely, while more experience pilots will be able to maximize climb rates immediately.  Pica will help improve your thermal skills by providing the right amount of feedback at the right time.  Pica also provides a wide range of speed helping pilots transition between thermals during cross country flights, while retaining a low stall speed.  It’s  possible to land with no wind, or a slight tail wind in an unfamiliar LZ, and still look like a pro, with a soft, tip toe landing.

The newly developed line and riser geometry has been optimized for inflations, efficient flight, landings, and specific maneuvers like big ears, which have been optimized for stability and high descent rates.

The Pica is a hybrid 3-liner and has only two (2) primary suspension lines per side. The 3-liner concept, minimizes the number of lines and simplifies the line geometry.  The setup time of Pica has been reduced with the simplified line layout… less tangles and better visibility of cleared lines. It improves the Pica’s performance as will, since less lines provide less parasitic drag improving overall performance.  The risers have a perfect finish, with carefully colored and taped risers, which provide the pilot with better visibility during inflation and flight.

Technical Details

Icaro Pica Spec Sheet

Get to know your Pica – here are the specs.

Allowed for training yes
Certified / allowed for aerobatics no / no
 Certified / allowed for tandem no / no
 Certified / allowed for towing no / not tested
 Certified / tested for ppg no / not tested
Technical Data 22 24 26 28.5
Certification LTF/EN  i.P. A A A
Number of cells 36 36 36 36
Number of risers 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1
Weight of the glider (kg) 4.6 4.9 5.4 5.7
Surface Area flat (m2) 22 24 26 28.5
Wing Span flat (m) 10.6 11 11.5 12
Aspect Ratio flat 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
Surface Area projected (m2) 18.3 19.9  21.5 23.6
Wing Span projected (m) 8.1 8.5 9.0 9.2
Aspect Ratio projected 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6
Minimum Take-off Weight (kg)  60 70 85 95
Control Toggle Range at Minimum (mm) >550 >600 >600
Maximum Take-off Weight 85 95 105 125
Control Toggle Range at Maximum (mm) >600 >650 >650
Trimmers (mm) n/a n/a n/a n/a
Maximum Accelerator Travel (mm) 115 125 140
 Recommended Storage Temperature (C)   5° to 30°
 Recommended Storage Humidity (% rel H.) 55% to 75%
 Inspection Interval 24 months or 150 operating hours,
whichever occurs first

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