Glider Flight Testing and Tuning

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You can find a .pdf of this article at /assets/uploads/pdf/Hang_Glider_Tuning_and_Test_Flying.pdf In order to be able to effectively tune your glider and evaluate tuning changes, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of flight test methodology and to conduct a … Continued

2011 Fabric Options

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New sailcloth options and recommended configurations  There are several distinct attributes associated with every fabric style and I think it’s important to consider them independently in order to make the choice that best suits your needs. Appearance and fashion Structural … Continued

That annoying tip flutter

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Part of the test flight for all production gliders at Wills Wing is a pilot full-forward speed run at VD to check pitch pressure and sail quality. The sustained dive speed varies from the mid 30s on a Condor to … Continued

What’s new on the T2C?

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The most frequent question from customers asks what changes are planned for our products. Aside from issues of marketing and product development secrecy, it’s difficult to predict with any certainty what modifications we’ll incorporate until they have been evaluated and … Continued