XC3 glide is impressive

The only problem with the XC3 is getting down! Charles Norwood flew the length of the Coombe landing field like this!

Avax XC3 30

A correction to the table below. The XC3 30 is certified 110-130kg.

Gradient's new Felix Wolk XC3 video

Another massive triangle in Scotland

Following on from Julian Robinson's excellent 53.1km triangle from Squrr Finnisg-aig on 25th May on his Gradient XC2, Ian Miskin has just flown a 54.4km triangle from Glencoe, also on an XC2. The weather in Scotland looks great for tomorrow as well (15/06) so watch this space!

Mark Riches on Aspen 2 wins first round of BPC

Congratultions to Mark Riches who won the first round of the BPC in the Borders. He completed 17.5km of a 38.3km task. Tony Bradley (XC2) was 4th, David Thomson (XC2) 6th and Tim Pilling (Aspen 3) 8th. Most pilots were awarded points for landing to assist Matrin Sandwith who was helicoptered off after a minor accident.

XC3 wow

I have just done my first flights on the XC3 (132km and 109km) and I can realistically say that it is the best glider that i have ever flown. despite the high aspect ratio, launching is effortless and handling is incredible. The wing is beautifully coordinated and is equally able at carving out flat turns in weak lift and sitting in a high banked turn in strong stuff. The leading edge is stiffened with 'strimmer cord' and feels very stable, even flying at the bottom of the weight range I had no handling problems in rough air. The glide is amazing and fast at trim speed (40kph), the speed bar is light and useable. The wing is so reassuring that within 30 minutes I was thermalling with one hand taking photos and gliding at 1/3 bar with my hands off the brake handles. If you are ever thinking of giving up paragliding give this wing a go and rediscover the dream!

Gradient XC3 is here!!

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