Sitta
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The ultra light glider Sitta is our ultra-light hike & fly glider, that not only will be a loyal companion on many of your mountain hikings, it will also enrich your mountain flights in every way. who is it for The Sitta is perfect for Hike & Fly enthusiasts who look for an easy, safe but also lively glider. Climbers, Mountaineers and leisure pilots will DE love the light weight Sitta with its small packing volume. maximum speed 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.

„The Sitta can be lifted off the ground easily with only little wind, can be stopped in the zenith promptly and the start is a success. The reaction to all line inputs are direct and extremely precise. Sitta can be handled playfully; to kite up a hill is a true pleasure. Because of the accurate steering the flaring works exceptionally well and a neat landing is guaranteed" Thomas Liebreich > SITTA-PILOT THE CHARACTERISTICS The unique thermal characteristics of the Aquila is also the basis for the Sitta. The combination out of the thermal profile, the simple line geometry and the feather...