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OZONE Alpina 4 ML

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Hi, The Alpina 4 ML at 103 all up. The difference between the Delta 4 ML already tested is: -A smoother feel under the Alpina 4 ML. -The turning behavior seems more subtle with very good agility. The brake has moderate pressure with a linear feel. -The speed system seems to get harder to push at the second bar. -The take-off is much...much better! Now there's no hard point on the ML. -Ears are the same. -Performance is the same. -Speed is the same. -A little better comfort in turbulence as the Alpina 4 feels more coherent and homogenous, or it is the light fabric that delivers that smooth feel. The light fabric resembles the LM6 ones and feels lighter than the one used on the A3. Overall...I'm impressed by that 6 aspect ratio top-end performance C glider! Hi, Flew it today at 98 all up on the ML (85-105) in good conditions on a +100 k run on little endless triangles ...(restricted airspace). Surprisingly, the A4 ML at that load was entering effortlessly the airmass and moving f...

MACPARA Magus (2020)

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MACPARA Magus   (2020) And here it is…A beautiful looking 7.05 aspect ratio, glider with 2 liner technology and an EN-D certification. I flew the size 22 (88-99) at   97 all up with my Xrated 6 harness.   The Magus construction seems super neat. A mix of Skytex light and heavier materials were used.   A mix of Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar lines was used on this construction. Launching the Magus in nil wind is a bit difficult to get it overhead. The glider must be laid down in a proper way and better to be centered when pulling the lines. Even in 20 km/h, the raise is slow but manageable for the intended pilots in that category. The Magus doesn’t snake around at all. It comes at a whole, but a little practice and patience are needed to launch it in narrow areas as we have here.   At my takeoff weight, the Magus seems to have a fast trim speed that matches the Peak5 one with the same size and load. My first contact with the brakes gave me an early smile for that nic...