The Futura was new in 1996, with the tandem appearing in 1997.
Futura A
Tandem 1997
The tandem can handle and perform like a solo glider. Available in two sizes: 42 and 38. The 38 is also certified in performance class as a "solo glider", especially for big men.
Futura 28 Wing area: 27.3 sq.m Certification: DHV/Afnor Pilot weight: 75-90 kg No. of cells: 90 Wing span: 11.8 m Aspect ratio: 5 Min sink: 1 m/s Max speed: 50 kph Price (1998) 2550 Pound
Futura 30 Wing area: 29.5 sq.m Certification: DHV 3GH/Afnor Pilot weight: 85-105 kg No. of cells: 53 Wing span: 12.6 m Aspect ratio: 5.4 Min sink: 1 m/s Max speed: 50 kph Price (1998) 2600 Pound
Futura 32 Wing area: 31.7 sq.m Certification: DHV/Afnor Pilot weight: 100-120 kg No. of cells: 56 Wing span: 13.4 m Aspect ratio: 5.6 Min sink: 1 m/s Max speed: 50 kph
Futura 38 Bi Cells: (45x2)+6 Area: 38.00 sq.m Area (projected): 33.32 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 14.36 m Span (projected): 11.84 m Aspect Ratio: 5.42 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.20 Pilot Weight (all up): 120 – 160 kg Weight of Canopy: 9.20 kg Root Cord: 3.210 m Tip Cord: 0.65 m Length of Lines on B: 8.25 m Total length of line used: 435 m V-min: 22 - 25 km/h V-trim: 36 - 38 km/h V-max: 45 - 50 km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <1.0m/s Certification: AFNOR / CEN Tandem & Performance Top Lines Material: Dyneema Mid Lines Material: Super Aramid Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Dyneema Steering Line Material: Polyester Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours Top Lines Diameter: 0.8mm Mid Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 90kgx2 Mid Lines Strength: 150kg Lower Lines Strength: 220kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 90kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Price (1998) 2850 Pound
Futura 42 Bi Cells: (45x2)+6 Area: 42.00 sq.m Area (projected): 36.80 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 15.09 m Span (projected): 12.45 Aspect Ratio: 5.42 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.20 Pilot Weight (all up): 140 – 210 kg Weight of Canopy: 10.0 kg Root Cord: 3.370/font> m Tip Cord: 0.65 m Length of Lines on B: 8.67 m Total length of line used: 460 m V-min: 22 - 25 km/h V-trim: 36 - 38 km/h V-max: 45 - 50 km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <1.0m/s Certification: AFNOR / CEN Tandem Top Lines Material: Dyneema Mid Lines Material: Super Aramid Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Dyneema Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.8mm Mid Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 90kgx2 Mid Lines Strength: 150kg Lower Lines Strength: 220kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 90kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours Price (1998) 2950 Pound