Reliable Paragliding Equipment advance.swiss Product presentation ENTRY LEVEL PARAGLIDER

ALPHA 7 Refined to perfection The new ALPHA 7 is ready. Its predecessor has been one of the most successful beginner paragliders of all time. As a result, many of you flying instructors hoped for as few alterations as possible; some others have suggested definite ideas for improvements - all in all a demanding starting position for our development team. For this reason the ALPHA 6 consistently remained the benchmark during the exhaustive development process. We set the bar high, and required that the ALPHA 7 show improvement in several areas and should guarantee to score better or at least as...

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Enable our ideas to fly, that's what we do. Since our beginnings over 30 years ago, ADVANCE have kept the needs, wishes and experiences of our pilots at the forefront. With Swiss precision we refine model after model. The highest quality and absolute reliability are part of the experience, in the air an in our customer service. So from pioneers we have become perfectionists, and a leading worldwide comprehensive service provider. ADVANCE Product presentation 04 / 22

ALPHA 7 Come fly with me Product presentation LONG LASTING

• Lively and fun handling like the ALPHA 6 • More inherently stable in roll • Canopy is a little softer, giving a more damped feedback • High turbulence absorption provides a more comfortable feeling in flight • Even more passive safety due to improved extreme flight characteristics ADVANCE Product presentation 06 / 22

Technical features and comparison with the ALPHA 6 dXDIQi ONE CELL LESS CELL TOTAL This makes another central support possible, which compensates for inconvenient asymmetric weight shift and so improves rolling characteristics. CURVATURE Better roll behaviour, more stable, slightly more performance. The result is more balanced handling with somewhat less brake pressure. CANOPY TENSION Damped canopy feedback and improved absorption of turbulence. ADVANCE Product presentation 07 / 22

SUSPENSIONThis modification leads to even better extreme flight behaviour and therefore enhanced passive safety.Unchanged from the ALPHA 6 Aspect ratio moderate AR of 4.8 for maximal compactness Profile established profile Plan outline previous wing shape Brake set up lively fun handling ADVANCE Product presentation

ALPHA 7 ADVANCE Brandfaces IT WILL BE EVEN EASIER FOR STUDENT PILOTS TO FLY THROUGH BUMPY AIR WITH DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND CONTROL. Christian Proschek Lead Designer R&D Team ADVANCE and Flying instructor Product presentation

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UNCOMPROMISINGLY SAFE DUE TO LONG STALL POINT Well-proven “Air Scoop Technology” at the leading edge combined with typical ADVANCE semi-circular air intakes achieve a significantly lower stall point, with clearly progressive brake loading. Long brake travel raises passive safety, especially for the inexperienced beginner. ADVANCE Product presentation 11 / 22

ADVANCE QUALITY LIGHTBUILD The trend towards as light a product as possible has now reached the beginner wing. The ALPHA 7 low weight (4.7 kg for the 26 size) is primarily achieved by a sophisticated interior structure, without sacrifice in quality - the outer surface is made from robust 38 gm fabric. High quality cloth from European manufacturer Porcher is exclusively used in the ALPHA 7. ADVANCE Product presentation 12 / 22

RISERS WITH SPLIT A RISERS (QUICK SNAP SYSTEM) Big ears made easy. A separated, easy to reach A riser make for easy and efficient ALPHA 7 big ears. The ALPHA 7 is easiest to take off using all A lines, and a “Quick-Snap” magnet system connects both A risers each side on the ground. Line sorting is child's play. After takeoff the risers automatically separate and assume their normal position under flying loads. ADVANCE Product presentation 13 / 22

AUTOMATIC DUST REMOVER The ALPHA 7 has a straight-through trans-cellular cleaning channel along the trailing edge. Foreign objects that might have collected there, such as dust, sand and melting snow can be removed as required. Open the Velcro on the stabilos to provide an exit. Dirt and dust can either shaken out on the ground, or self-removed during flight. After removal the Velcro exits are stowed again. ADVANCE Product presentation 14 / 22

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ADVANCE Brandfaces THE ALPHA 7 HAS THE SAME LIVELY HANDLING AS ITS PREDECESSOR, BUT RETURNS TO ITS BASIC POSITION EVEN FASTER AFTER CONTROL IMPUTS. Michael Maurer Lead Testpilot R&D Team ADVANCE ADVANCE Product presentation 16 / 22

The ALPHA 7 is available in five sizes 22, 24, 26, 28 and 31 and, like its predecessor, each size of the ALPHA 7 has an extended weight range of 15 kg. This increases the range of use in schools. The glider can also be flown in a dynamic range within the LTF/EN A classification, e.g. for acro affine beginners who want to get an early start on basic manoeuvres. Increased takeoff weight Recommended takeoff weight ADVANCE Product presentation 17 / 22

Recommended takeoff weight kg 50 - 70 Increased takeoff weight kg 70 - 85 Projected aspect ratio 3,6 Certification Recommended takeoff weight EN/LTF A Certification increased takeoff weight EN/LTF A ADVANCE Product presentation

Leading edge Skytex 38 universal, 39 g/m2 Upper surface Skytex 38 universal, 39 g/m2 Designstripe Skytex 38 universal, 39 g/mP Lower surface Skytex Easyfly, 40 g/mP Profiles Skytex 40 hard finish, 40 g/mP Unsuspended profiles Skytex 40 hard finish, 40 g/m2 Quick links MR Delta 3.5mm / S22 ADVANCE Product presentation

Its exceptional take off character and pronounced damping in all aces make the ALPHA 7 ideally suited to paramotor flying. All 5 sizes have DGAC paramotor certification. Paramotor risers with trimmers are available as an option, and the trimmers can be stowed away in the main carabiners for free flight. ADVANCE Product presentation 20 / 22

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