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BLACKOUT

Product catalog summary

Product Overview:
The BLACKOUT acro glider is designed for acro pilots seeking dynamic performance with simple handling. It caters to hobbyists, beginners, and professionals, offering a balance of agility and ease of use. The glider is an evolution of the Emilie concept, enhanced with current technical advancements.

Design and Construction:
The BLACKOUT emphasizes simplicity in both handling and construction. It features a lightweight canopy that enhances its flying characteristics while maintaining durability and form fidelity under extreme conditions. The glider is constructed with PX40 material, developed with Paratex, known for its tear resistance and longevity.

Performance and Safety:
The glider is capable of executing all acro maneuvers effortlessly, with a focus on forgiving pilot errors. Brake pressure is optimized for ease of use, allowing maneuvers without the need for a double acro brake. The Stabilo Security Function (SSF) is included for quick recovery from swaying movements.

Technical Specifications:
The BLACKOUT is available in sizes 16m², 17m², 18m², 20m², and 21m². Key specifications include:

Start weight range: 55-120 kg depending on size
Flat area: 16.2m² to 21m²
Projected area: 14.113m² to 18.295m²
Flat wingspan: 9.55m to 10.873m
V-trim speed: 40-44 km/h
V-max speed: 55 km/h+
Number of cells: 50
Glider weight: 5.5 kg to 6.6 kg

Certification:
The BLACKOUT is not certified but is tested and trimmed by the U-Turn Acro-Team.

Additional Information:
For more details, visit the U-Turn website at www.u-turn.de.

Catalog excerpts

We did everything, to make the dynamic easy to handle.

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Blackout Simple dynamics. It is back, the acro glider with the unbeatable handling! The new acro glider BLACKOUT is aimed at all acro pilots, who want to combine much dynamic with very simple handling. That is why the glider is suitable for hobby acro pilots, acro beginners as well as for professionals. The BLACKOUT is the advancement of the co-operation concept Emilie – however the glider developed by U-Turn was heavily improved and newly constructed form the current technical knowledge and experience. Simplification was the ultimate ambition. Simple with the handling but also in the construction...

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Start weight Startgewicht Flat area Fläche ausgelegt Projected area Fläche projiziert Flat wingspan Spannweite ausgelegt Projected wingspan Spannweite projiziert Flat ar Streckung ausgelegt Projected ar Streckung projiziert chord: center / wingtip Flügeltiefe: Mitte / Stabilo V-trim V-trimm V-max V-Max. bridle height abstand tragegurt-Kappe Glider weight Gewicht bridle length Gesamt leinenlänge line diameter leinenduchmesser Speed system / trimmer Fuß beschleuniger / trimmer certiﬁcation Zulassung No Certification Keine Zulassung No Certification Keine Zulassung No Certification Keine Zulassung...

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