AirDesign RIDE 3, Manual And Service Book

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HOW DOES IT FLY?
The RIDE is already known for its excellent
take-off manners, but we have been able
to improve it yet again. You will now
experience the easiest inflation and lift-off
ever on the RIDE3. Simple inflation,
without the tendency to overshoot. Once
above head, the RIDE3 gracefully lifts pilot
and passenger off the ground.
You normally wouldn’t expect such brilliant
handling and agility on a tandem, yet the
RIDE3 has it all. If you like excitement, the
new RIDE is a wingover machine. You’ll
experience a new level of fun and agility.
Flying tandems with heavy brake pressures
all day can also lead to aching shoulders
and arms, but you’ll be stoked to know
that we’ve reduce
d the brake pressure to
support long and relaxed flights with the
pilot comfort in mind.
The new high-lift-profile (HLP) in
combination with the compact sizing
provides a greater trimmer speed range,
adding up to 11km/h when fully open, remaining ultra stable and manoeuvrable.
Stability is another standout feature for the new RIDE3. Flying is comfortable and easy.
Turbulence is well dampened, making not only yours, but your passenger’s flight more
comfortable.
We designed a very simple big-ears system
– no clamps, pulleys or other complicated
processes. You simply hook the outer split-A riser at the spreader ball keeper for stable and
fuss-free height loss.
Landing has never been this effortless. The RIDE3 exhibits impeccable flare-ability, ensuring
that you land with the same level of comfort that you would expect from a solo glider. It’s that
simple.
Finally: Performance. For some it’s not a
must, but the RIDE3 has simply taken it to
the next level. From a performance
perspective, the RIDE3 rivals performance
offered by high-end EN-B solo wings.
We are using a durable and long proven
material mix, however we have achieved
a lighter overall product weight due to
new construction technologies and
revised sizing achievable via the HLP
concept.