A non-motorized version would be interesting, and even lighter and less expensive. If only it were possible to foot launch it like the current composite hanggliders on a suitable slope.
For a long time I have imagined a pilot standing with his legs thru thru-holes on the bottom of the floor of ultralight high performance sailplane cockpit. The bulk weight of the glider is held on shoulder straps similar to the Klingberg flying wing rigid hangglider. A long pole projecting forward of the sailplane's nose has a sliding small counter weight on it. A set position of the small sliding counter weight is moved by cable to balance and counter act the aircraft's tail heavy natural balance with pilot standing for foot launch. As pilot launches airborne he raises his legs up into the cockpit shell and the counter weight is retracted rearward to a new legs-in flying balance. A true ultralight sailplane foot launchable would dominate all other rigid wings. Imagine the speeds and energy retention compared to existing designs. Ultralight high performance foot launchable on a slope. The cockpit canopy could be a two piece clam shell to allow the pilot to stand fully upright during take-off, and maybe also for foot landing if the pilot chooses.
Hello, is the Axel a prototype only, or is it planed as series glider? Would be very interesting as 120Kg class in germany. Currently I fly an Alatus, but this one could be a great alternative!
+Krzysztof Dudziński - what a piity, but I saw there is an Ael II in Progress, maybe it's more successfull. Especially with a motor there is a growing market in Germany now with the 120Kg. class. Currently you have only the Song but your glidering performace should be much better !
Hey Michael... My name is Carson. Do you still have the Alatus? I'm going to fly my Alatus M for the first time this summer. It might be beneficial to share information since there are so few Alatus around. justfly25@gmail.com
A non-motorized version would be interesting, and even lighter and less expensive. If only it were possible to foot launch it like the current composite hanggliders on a suitable slope.
For a long time I have imagined a pilot standing with his legs thru thru-holes on the bottom of the floor of ultralight high performance sailplane cockpit. The bulk weight of the glider is held on shoulder straps similar to the Klingberg flying wing rigid hangglider. A long pole projecting forward of the sailplane's nose has a sliding small counter weight on it. A set position of the small sliding counter weight is moved by cable to balance and counter act the aircraft's tail heavy natural balance with pilot standing for foot launch. As pilot launches airborne he raises his legs up into the cockpit shell and the counter weight is retracted rearward to a new legs-in flying balance. A true ultralight sailplane foot launchable would dominate all other rigid wings. Imagine the speeds and energy retention compared to existing designs. Ultralight high performance foot launchable on a slope. The cockpit canopy could be a two piece clam shell to allow the pilot to stand fully upright during take-off, and maybe also for foot landing if the pilot chooses.
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I like this vehicles, want to try and take it home, how sould i do?
Unfortunately currently, the glider is no longer produced.
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Lovely glider. Some narration in English would be in order. Krzysztof Dudziński
you are from which country ?
What happend to the moulds?
I don't know, I didn't own them.
Hello,
is the Axel a prototype only, or is it planed as series glider? Would be very interesting as 120Kg class in germany. Currently I fly an Alatus, but this one could be a great alternative!
+Michael Behn - are only 3 Axel gliders. Series production was planned but for economic reasons stoped this idea.
+Krzysztof Dudziński - what a piity, but I saw there is an Ael II in Progress, maybe it's more successfull. Especially with a motor there is a growing market in Germany now with the 120Kg. class. Currently you have only the Song but your glidering performace should be much better !
sure look great, too bad production was scrapped
Michael, I am looking for ultralight glider options, how is the Alatus? Alatus VS Swift etc?
Hey Michael... My name is Carson. Do you still have the Alatus? I'm going to fly my Alatus M for the first time this summer. It might be beneficial to share information since there are so few Alatus around. justfly25@gmail.com
If you keep running the motor, how long can the battery last?
8 - 9 minuts
Seem it can't climb very high by itself
Just how high do you need to catch a thermal? Unless the climb is very slow, 8 minutes should be more than enough.