BGD - ECHO MOTOR

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Its low weight translates to easy light-launch characteristics and fun, safe handling. It is for newbies and seasoned pilots alike, and EN/DGAC certification means no matter what conditions Mother Nature provides on the day, getting into the air has never been easier.

DESCRIPTION

The ECHO MOTOR is an easy, safe and versatile lightweight powered paraglider. Its stripped-down line-set and lighter materials shave grams and increase performance and versatility with no compromise in safety. The ECHO MOTOR has Bruce’s trademark handling and its low weight means less inertia, less shooting and better roll stability. 3D CCB panel-shaping mean a clean, high-performing aerofoil and the strong shark nose keeps the leading edge solid at all speeds. Smooth, easy bar action is assured by silky-smooth Ronstan ball-bearings. The ECHO MOTOR is available with free-flight or PPG riser-sets. It offers clear, concise feedback, a relaxed feel in active air and top performance for its class!

BRUCE'S NOTES

I am surprised lightweight PPG wings have not caught on earlier! I designed the ECHO MOTOR because I know that for many of us, every gram counts. It pushes the limits of weight while retaining very good durability. It is a simple, rugged and very clean wing, with 42 optimised cells and an easy pitch profile offering a high degree of passive safety and stability under power. The ECHO MOTOR’s modest aspect ratio of 5.0 is the right balance of safety and performance, and the new PPG risers provide speed, safety and features that every motor pilot will appreciate.

MATERIALS

Top surface : Dominico D20
Bottom surface : Porcher Skytex 27g/m²
Internal structure : Porcher Skytex 32g/m²
Nose reinforcing : Plastic wire PA 2,4mm
Risers : 12mm black Kevlar/nylon webbing
Pulleys : Ronstan/Harken P18 pulleys
Top lines : Liros DC (Unsheathed)
Middle lines : Edelrid Magix Pro 8000U (Unsheathed)
Lower lines : Edelrid Magix Pro 8000U (Sheathed)
Brakes : Liros DSL (Unsheathed)

SPECIFICATIONS

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Linear scaling factor0.961.001.041.081.12 
Projected area17.8619.5621.2422.8124.54
Flat area21.0023.0024.9726.8328.85
Glider weight3.73.94.24.44.7kg
Total line length210230250268289m
Height6.76.9797.37.57.8m
Number of main lines3/4/3A/B/C
Cells42/80 
Flat aspect ratio5.01 
Projected aspect ratio3.602 
Root cord2.582.702.812.913.02m
Flat span10.2610.7311.1811.5912.02m
Projected span8.028.398.759.079.40m
In-flight weight range50-6560-8075-9590-110105-125kg
In-flight weight range PPG*50-8560-10075-11590-135105-150kg
Trim speed**40km/h
Trim open Speed**45km/h
Accelerator Speed**50km/h
Min sink1.0m/sec
Best glide9 
CertificationDGAC/EN-B 

* DGAC certifed only
** Values for straight and level flight under power

SertifikācijaDGAC

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