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AD Rise 4 The Rise 4 is the new 2020 high B glider from Air design with an aspect ratio of 6.   Launching the Rise 4 S (72-92) at 90 is immediate and straightforward, as the glider has some light materials with a weight of around 4.25 kg. The turning radius inside the thermal can be very narrow, due to the short, precise and agile behavior of the wing. The brake pressure is on the average side, with a linear brake response.   The movements in turbulent air are dampened for a glider with that aspect. In the comfort zone, it resembles the Eden 7 which is also very comfortable to fly.   The climbing performance in (no wind, no sea breeze) is excellent !   as the Rise 4 floats inside that thermal without losing it. It’s just when there’s a wind factor or a valley breeze, that things changed a bit. I tried to fly the Rise 4 at 86 and at 92 and in both cases it’s a bit reluctant to dig in and climb as some higher rated B’s.   I had the feeling of being slightly pulled...

Ziad:  1- Why are you aiming to release the Phantom 2? And what level of pilots it’s targeted for? Philipp: There are many happy Phantom pilots, who like the performance and the handling behavior of the glider. That's why we never really considered making the Phantom a "one-time thing". The development isn't finished, but the target group is identical to the Phantom  We think, that that's what made it so successful: It's easy to fly. 2- Can you describe the intended performance in active air toward the upper classes? It has to be competitive against current EN-C gliders. (Except top speed, probably) 3- Are you intending to release a D glider in the next 6 months? or earlier? No. 4- I have flown the Mentor 6 normal cloth and the light version in the same size. I felt more connected via the light cloth. It seems different and more enjoyable… How can that difference in feel? I think the lighter cloth can affect the feeling in three ways: 1.) The reduced mass itse...

CURE 2  Disclaimer: It seems that I’m also BGD villain…  ;-) I couldn’t get a hold of one as our dealer received again, (a note) No Cure 2 for Ziad!     Cooldown guys !!  :-)  It’s the 21st century! And my last 2 BGD’s were purchased from abroad! …    Gliders sent only to a “controlled” environment is an underestimation of the good pilots out there in the world, especially with the presence of a large social media network.  I really regret BGD approach! I wouldn’t want the dealer to have any problems, so I waited until the demo was finally sold to a friend (Northern Eagles Club) flying in the north part of Lebanon. I visited him, and he was so kind as to lend me his new toy.       I really hope that BGD will have more faith in the future! BGD Cure 2 M (75-95)    (The edge)  BGD is a new company, created by the world champion, Bruce Goldsmith, that works with beautiful designs, cheerful colors, and with ...