Catalog excerpts
The right start Pica was developed to accompany you during your start into the amazing world of paragliding. Easy takeoffs and great safety is what will lift you up in the sky. who is it for Pica is suitable for all those who want to start paragliding in the easiest, safest and most fun way possible. With it’s great thermalling E ID S GL RTIE E OP R P ability and performance, the Pica allows you to enjoy, learn and develop your flying abilities far beyond the paragliding school. The maximal speed which can be achieved in accelerated flight. passive safety starting properties Behaviour of the glider during the starting phase. landing properties Forgiving flight behaviour and resilience in turbulent flight conditions. thermal properties Behaviour of the glider during the landing phase. The centre and climbing properties in thermals. glide properties The natural stability of the glider in turbulent air. The relation of the glide rate to the sink rate. The easiness of the glider translating the pilots commands. feedback The information which is passed on from the glider to the pilot. total weight The weight including risers and lines. pack volume The volume of the glider packed. response properties The reaction behaviour of the glider when receiving commands from the pilot. agility The agility & flexibility of the glider. dynamics The potential energy of the glider which can be realised.
Open the catalog to page 1“From the very first moment you will notice the clear line geometry, which makes it very easy to sort out the lines. Takeoff and landing are easy to manage even for inexperienced pilots. Once in the air, you will feel very comfortable under this wing.” Peter Alt PICA-PILOT The characteristics The starting properties of the Pica are extremely easy and foreseeable. The glider rises nearly by itself without any tendency to shoot forward. Once in the air Pica will give you the feeling to be under a higher category glider because of its compactness and handling. Despite it guarantees you the...
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