NEO X-Fly, Owner'S Manual

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Presentation
The X-FLY is a SPEEDFLYING wing. It has been designed to fly by foot or ski
launching. It comes in 5 sizes from 9 to 18 m2 to cover all kind of levels and
practices:
Foot launching, pure speedflying : The X-FLY offers huge capacities for take-
offs and landings by foot, an easy access technical level and a big solidity in air
turbulences. It has a big range of flight angles. It is a true descent wing, able to
plunge and stay steep but also to have a good maximum glide ratio.
Strong wind soaring : The X-FLY concept and the trims use allows to fit to
various wind strengths. You will enjoy then its dynamic potential, its precision,
and its easiness.
Speedflying/Speedriding with skis : Taking-off by skis and flying proxy is pure
fun. But the X-FLY has also great capacities for Speedriding and keeping contact
with the snow thanks to the trims range, particularly in small sizes.
For pilots who...
The table here under will explain about the advised kinds of use. Your practicing
spots and your technical level would decide the pertinent choice of the size.
SIZE #9 #11 #13 #16 #18
Surface area (flat) 9 11 13 16 18
Aspect ratio (flat) 4,15 4,15 4,15 4,15 4,15
Cells 29 29 29 29 29
Weight 2,45 2,7 3,1 3,5 3,9
Load test 8G 8G 8G 8G 8G
With skis Expert Experienced
Beginner/
Progression
Heavy Beginner /
Foot launch Extreme speedfly Expert Advance Progression Beginner
Soaring Extreme Extreme Expert Experienced Progression