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To achieve an optimal line system, much fiddling and calculating was done.
Thanks to the mutually efficient research effort with line supplier LIROS, numerous
tests could be conducted. The main focus was on drag, line control and effectivity
of the speed system.
Generous dimensioning of the lines provides very high load reserves.
The meaningful combination of Tecnora and Dyneema lines is robust yet generates
little drag.
Very good restorability, even after high strains, as well as little stretch are also the
consequence of the applied line mix.
The skywalk CAYENNE2 has 3 A-, 3 B- and 1 stabiliser line, 3 C- as well as
2 D-main lines.
Secondary lines: Top lines (top of the line system under the canopy), intermediate
lines (they unite 2 or 3 top lines) and main lines. These unite 2 or 3 intermediate lines
and lead to the carabiner at the riser (maillon rapide which connects the main lines
with the riser).
The stabiliser lines connect to the top stabiliser lines with the carabiner.
The brake lines are none carrying and lead from the back of the canopy
(=trailing edge) over the main brake line through the pulley on the D-riser to the
brake handle.
There is a mark on the main brake line indicating the position of the Handle attachment.
This adjustment mustn’t be altered in order to provide enough brake feedback
for landing and in extreme flight situations yet enough slack not to continuously
brake the glider in normal flight.
For better identification, the A-lines, the stabiliser lines and the A-risers are coloured
red. The B-lines, main brake lines and the brake lines are coloured yellow and all
the other lines are blue.
The carabiners at the risers are triangular, a rubber ring prevents the
lines from shifting.
Description
It was a difficult task to develop a worthy successor to the widely successful CAYENNE.
Painstaking labor, love for detail and new development tools all led to
the new CAYENNE2.
Maximum performance, safety, stability, handling and flying pleasure again characterize
this new wing, although at a clearly higher level.
New software to calculate the cell geometry, as well as a wind tunnel-optimized profile
make the CAYENNE2 conquer the 2-3 Class.
The chosen profile possesses an excellent stability, also at higher speeds. The
CAYENNE2 performs very well throughout a wide speed range, yet the manoeuvrability
in thermals is very good. The gliders remain very manageable, even in turbulence, and
weak thermals are converted to altitude effortlessly thanks to JETFLAP Technology.
In all cells diagonal and parallel bands even the load.
With so-called ballooning, that is the inflation of the cells in the computer model, we
were able to create a very homogeneous canopy.
The high surface quality of the wing is a direct consequence of this ballooning technique
and this among other things generates the high performance.
An optimized suspension system with load dependent line diameters takes care of low
drag with very good wing support.
In the leading edge area of the upper wing, the CAYENNE2 employs Porcher Marine
cloth 9092E85 which features outstanding ageing resistance. This, together with the
well-known good craftsmanship, guarantees excellent longevity and value retention.
We wish you beautiful, long and successful flights.
Your gear is waiting.
Your skywalk Team
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