The Air XTreme design utilised CAD CAM and hundreds of flight test hours. Simple and safe to fly and handle, but intended for experienced pilots, and requiring an understanding of the limitations of the wing.
Smooth level flight without cart leaning to the left and back, because of the lower RPM at straight and level Fight. The Air XTreme features reduced engine RPM by 1,200 - 1,500 for straight and level flight.
The Air XTreme 400 (released after the 500) differs from the 500 in that it has a higher speed, quicker response and generally a more sporty feel. It is intended for more experienced pilots. Even though it has a smaller area than the 500, the Maximum load rating remains the same.
Air XTreme 400 Cells: 34 Area: 400 sq.ft / 38.2 sq.m Area (projected): 33.6 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 13.30 m Span (projected): 10.70 m Aspect Ratio: 4.6 Aspect Ratio (projected): 3.4 Minimum gross weight: 280 Kg Optimum gross weight: 350 Kg Maximum gross weight: 400 Kg Total Lift Capacity of Wing: 1100 Ibs Load Tested: Max Load with no structural Damage: 5500 Ibs Weight of Canopy: 8.5 kg Root Cord: 3.80 m Tip Cord: 0.70 m V-Cruise: 53+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing load): 1.4m/s Top and Safety Lines Material: Dyneema Top and Safety Lines Diameter: 2.3mm Top and Safety Lines Strength: 200kg Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Super Aramid Steering Lines Material: Polyester Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Steering Lines Diameter: 5.0mm Lower Lines Strength: 220kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 155kg Steering Lines Strength: 450kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours
Air XTreme 500 Cells: 37 Area: 500 sq.ft / 43.0 sq.m Area (projected): 38.3 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 14.50 m Span (projected): 12.00 m Aspect Ratio: 4.9 Aspect Ratio (projected): 3.8 Minimum gross weight: 325 Kg Optimum gross weight: 400 Kg Maximum gross weight: 450 Kg Total Lift Capacity of Wing: 1200 Ibs Load Tested: Max Load with no structural Damage: 5500 Ibs Weight of Canopy: 10 kg Root Cord: 3.80 m Tip Cord: 0.70 m V-Cruise: 50+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing load): 1.3m/s Top and Safety Lines Material: Dyneema Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Super Aramid Steering Lines Material: Polyester Top and Safety Lines Diameter: 2.3mm Lower Lines Diameter: 3.0mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Steering Lines Diameter: 5.0mm Top and Safety Lines Strength: 200kg Lower Lines Strength: 290kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 155kg Steering Lines Strength: 450kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours