Dear Subscriber,

Todays issue of our Info-letter deals with performance optimisation during accelerated flight.

With the new EN-C wing NEXUS, SWING has further optimised the concept of rear riser control by the design of a connecting bridge between the tops of the split C-risers. This C-Bridge enables short, impulsive inputs to both C-risers to stabilise the wing and for correcting the direction without loss of performance. Furthermore, as designer Michael Nesler points out, the C-bridge also enables enhancement of gliding performance in accelerated flight. SWING has made lots of tests that conclude, slightly pulling down the outer C-riser, when on speed bar, improves glide ratio by up to 0.5.

The C-Bridge also prevents twisted C-risers during ground handling and the launch phase, another positive side-effect.

But the best way to find out about these new concepts is to testfly the NEXUS yourself “in Natura”.

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By the way:

• Winch towing: The certified NEXUS sizes are currently being tested in regards of winch towing ability. We expect the official approval in the next days.
• Size XS: Good news for lightweight pilots: The smallest size of the NEXUS with a planned weight-range of 65 to 88 kg is currently at the DHVs for certification. We expect to be able to deliver first wings in that size by the end of June.