The Champ is designed for intermediate to advanced flying, either free flight or towing. Competition rated, the Champ has a very precise, sensitive control and rapid dive recovery.
Cambered lead spars give a semi-cylindrical edge and this model features a vertical stabiliser for tighter turns. The unique two-piece cross spar hinges in the centre and is held in place by a centre wing nut. This eliminates disassembly of wing bolts and rolling up of cable allowing speedy set-up and take-down. An optional kit converted it for water towing.
The airframe is made from 6061-T6 and 6063-T832 anodised aluminium. All rigging cable is 3/32in 7×7 aircraft type and is double swagged. All bolts, rigging and fittings are aircraft quality. The sail was either 3.0 or 3.8oz dacron, custom designed in colours.
The Champ came with a seat that featured a foot rest, spreader bar, and a wide backrest plus a 6000 lb test pilot support system. The control bar is padded.
Leading edge: 17.5 ft
Keel length: 14 ft
Wing span: 30 ft
Wing area: 190 sq,ft
Aspect ratio: 4.74
Nose angle: 102˚
Sail billow: 6˚
Weight: 40 lb
Pilot weight: 150-200 lb
Takeoff speed: 11 mph
Stall speed: 9 mph
Max speed: 30 mph
Best glide ratio (L/D): 7-1
Best L/D speed: 16 mph
Min sink: 180 fpm
Leading edge: 18.5 ft
Keel length: 15 ft
Wing span: 31 ft
Wing area: 215 sq,ft
Aspect ratio: 4.47
Nose angle: 102˚
Sail billow: 6˚
Weight: 41 lb
Pilot weight: 185-225 lb
Takeoff speed: 11 mph
Stall speed: 9 mph
Max speed: 30 mph
Best glide ratio (L/D): 7-1
Best L/D speed: 16 mph
Min sink: 180 fpm
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