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Mar 08 2010

F30 BRIO: technology for the ultralight aircraft

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We had the opportunity to visit the the new F30 Brio Ultralight Aircraft production at the Golden Car premises.

Designed by the famous Ing Stelio Frati, the aircraft target is the top of technology and design in the field of ultralight certificated aircraft.

Golder Car, a company specialized in the production of shells and accessories for luxury cars, has launched the aeronautics division to exploit the internal distinctive skills for the ultralight aircfraft market.

Silvio, the F30 test pilot, shows us the entire production process fully industrialized, rom the inventory where all the details (from the last fuselage rivet used) are maintained on a CAD software systems, up to the molds and tooling internally made.

The attention to detail is very high: all the pieces are mounted using Continue reading »

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May 04 2009

JN Trainer kite

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jnmayJN offers a new trainer kite especially developed for an easy entry into the kitesport. With this kite you can easily learn all steering moves you need to know.

All know manoeuvres are possible, the trainerkite doesn‘t pull too hard. It is very easy to control with the small bar, where you can even attach a safety leash on one of the lines.

The construction is made of durable canopy material with a JN Logo in bright colours. Packed in a small bag and with a complete bar system, it‘s easy to stow and use everywhere.

The size 2.3m² will satisfy every beginner as well as kiters who are Continue reading »

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Apr 28 2009

Zeruko PW 6.0 by Tribord

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zeruko1Innovation is at the heart of the Decathlon Tribord our brand. They organise creativity workshops, where their teams can work together on the vision of tomorrow’s products and sports.

To ensure performance Tribord works with expert teams in the company (R&D, legal teams, technical centre), who provide services to all Oxylane Group Brands. Tribord also work with external partners (universities, colleges of engineering & design, manufacturers, prototype developers, and laboratories).

Today we are going to analyze the Zeruko PW 6.0 innovation: it is designed for buggying and kite landboarding (not suitable for beginners).

Strong pull for maximum enjoyment. Enables you to slide on your feet (wearing shoes), a mountain board or a kite landboard.

Main features:

Ease of use Can be controlled with 2 or 4 lines. Comes with lines (4) and 4-line handles. Easy storage No spars. Easy to fold. Compact Continue reading »

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Apr 25 2009

Zeruko WCLIC Farandole

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zerucoDesigned for novice stunt kite flyers and those who want to improve their skills (from age 8 upwards). An authentic kite.

Extremely simple to assemble in just one movement! The WCLIC will enable you to learn how to fly a kite and improve your stunt flying skills.

Main features:

Ease of use

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Apr 18 2009

Flygas: professional Ultralight Kit

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A few kilometers away from Sant’Agata Bolognese, Bologna and Maranello headquarters respectively of Lamborghini, Ferrari and Ducati, you can find the Flygas HQ.

Flygas is a company specialized in innovative KIT engine ultralight aircraft delivered worldwide.

Flygas built and patented a dual supply system Electronic fuel injection which supports the now tested and safe plant carburettors ensuring all the advantages of electronics injection.

As it is well known to all pilots the usage if carburettors ensure a simple, robust and well tested solution. The calibration of the power system occurs as the average of the mediating parameters on the cylinder of the engine cold and the basis of climatic conditions and altitude medium.

The pilot have to manage during the flight the mixture emaciated due to Continue reading »

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Mar 15 2009

Bush Flying. Flying free and landing everywhere *Review*

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bushflyLooking for the words “Bush Flying” on Youtube, you would be able to watch at several video on what I would call the new extreme fashion of the flight. In order to understand more, we have interviewed Giuseppe Sabatino, pilot AG (General Aviation) and VDS (Sport Flight).

Giuseppe, how are classified the drivers who engage in this new discipline?

“Bush Pilot is the term that qualifies a pilot at the controls of an airplane equipped for the STOL features (Short Take Off Landing), so able to land over every type of terrain.”

Why Bush? I guess it is not related to the former president of the USA, right?

“Of course it isn’t. Bush is the English term that stays for the small tree in this case. The bush pilots are able to land in the beds of rivers, on the stony ground, over the snow fields, glaciers and Continue reading »

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Jan 23 2009

JN Kites Overview

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JN LogoJN developed a kite which fits all rider levels and conditions, one for freestyle and freeride lovers with need for high quality individual design and least but not last a snowkite model which will make skitourers pleased with its small size, light weight and specific hard ground performance.

1 New Kite Model – Mr. F
Expanding the kite line up, JN presents the Continue reading »

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Jan 02 2009

Digifly Leonardo Pro

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After the prevous Digifly Cartesio PRO BT review let’s analyse today the new Leonardo Pro Flight Instrument.

Digifly Leonardo ProSIRF III GPS ReceiverThe Digifly Leonardo Pro has an integrated high sensitivity 20 channel SIRF III GPS receiver. With a high power, fully independent, double battery make the Leonardo Pro the right choice from Digifly for full management of competition waypoints and routes, including FAI cylinder turnpoint and start pilon validation. With telemetry output.

Pilots familiar with Digifly flight instruments love the sensitivity and speed of response of the our varios. All Digifly varios use the Intellivario Technology, a revolutionary system designed by Digifly which is based on the use of sophisticated digital filters to process information from the pressure sensor. This results in a a very sensitive vario which is also immune to radio interference. Uniquely, the Intellivario system is fully adjustable, allowing pilots to adjust the sensitivity their varios depending on the Continue reading »

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Dec 01 2008

Digifly Cartesio Pro BT

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Digifly has been operating in the fields of free flight and motorized flight since 1989. In a world where flight instrumentation previously bordered on improvisation, they brought “state of the art” technical products to the market. Recently Digifly introduced 3 additions to the Digifly product range: The Cartesio Pro BT the Leonardo Pro and the Leonardo Pro BT.

These new Digifly instruments feature include: high sensitivity 20 channel SiRF III GPS (Leonardo models), bluetooth module (BT models), high speed (10 times/sec) telemetry output, high power, double fully independent battery system, high power audio on the front panel and new high resistant case, metal inside (50% aluminium, 50% nylon).

Today we are glad to introduce the Cartesio Pro BT. It suites perfect for pilots who want to take advantage of the facilities provided by their own GPS unit. With a direct cable connection to your own GPS unit, the Cartesio Pro BT has a high power, fully independent, double battery system also allows for full management of competition waypoints and routes, including FAI cylinder turnpoint and start pilon validation. With telemetry output and Continue reading »

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