Description
THE ULTRALIGHT GLIDER
Sitta is our ultra-light hike & fly glider, that not only will be a loyal companion on many of your mountain hikings, it will also enrich your mountain flights in every way.
HIKE & FLY
The ultralight glider SITTA, the Hike & Fly reversible harness APUS and the rescue system SQUARE 115 is the perfect match for your next mountain tour and the ensuing flight.
WHO IT’S FOR:
The Sitta is perfect for Hike & Fly enthusiasts who look for an easy, safe but also lively glider.Climbers, Mountaineers and leisure pilots will love the light weight Sitta with its small packing volume.
STARTING PROPERTIES
Behaviour of the glider during the starting phase.
LANDING PROPERTIES
Behaviour of the glider during the landing phase.
STABILITY
The natural stability of the glider in turbulent air.
PASSIVE SAFETY
Forgiving flight behaviour and resilience in turbulent flight conditions.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
The centre and climbing properties in thermals.
GLIDE PROPERTIES
The relation of the glide rate to the sink rate.
MAXIMUM SPEED
The maximal speed which can be achieved in accelerated flight.
HANDLING
The easiness of the glider translating the pilots commands.
FEEDBACK
The information which is passed on from the glider to the pilot.
TOTAL WEIGHT
The weight including risers and lines.
PACK VOLUME
The volume of the glider packed.
RESPONSE PROPERTIES
The reaction behaviour of the glider when receiving commands from the pilot.
AGILITY
The agility & flexibility of the glider.
DYNAMICS
The potential energy of the glider which can be realised.
THE CHARACTERISTICS
The unique thermal characteristics of the Aquila is also the basis for the Sitta. The combination out of the thermal profile, the simple line geometry and the feather light canopy ensures an effortless start even when weather conditions are demanding.
The Sitta does not overshoot in strong wind and is also very compact in turbulent air. The handling is extremely precise and covers therefore many pilots expectations: Either flying a nice soft glide over the valleys or playfully climbing into the thermals with other pilots.
THE LOOK
Like all the gliders of our product range, the design of the Sitta is determined by a unique detail of the Icaro Edelweiss flower – selected to fit every gliders special characteristics and your desire to make a good impression in the sky.
You can choose your style from one of those two color options:
| SITTA 18 | SITTA 20 | SITTA 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIFICATION EN | — | D | D |
| FLAT AREA (m2) | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| PROJECTED AREA (m2) | 15,2 | 17 | 18,7 |
| FLAT SPAN (m) | 9,6 | 10,1 | 10,6 |
| PROJECTED SPAN (m) | 7,6 | 8 | 8,4 |
| FLAT ASPECT RATIO | 5,1 | 5,1 | 5,1 |
| PROJECTED ASPECT RATIO | 3,8 | 3,8 | 3,8 |
| CARABINER DISTANCE | < 80 KG: 38–42 CM | 80–100 KG: 42–46 CM | > 100 KG: 46–50 CM |
| WEIGHT (Kg) | 3,3 | 3,5 | 3,7 |
| PROFILE TYPE | THERMAL | THERMAL | THERMAL |
| MATERIALS | SKYTEX 32 / 27 | SKYTEX 32 / 27 | SKYTEX 32 / 27 |
| NUMBER OF CELLS | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| V-TAPE TYPE | 2-CELL-BRIDGE | 2-CELL-BRIDGE | 2-CELL-BRIDGE |
| MINI RIBS | YES | YES | YES |
| LINE GEOMETRY | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 |
| SPEED SYSTEM | YES | YES | YES |
| SPEED WAY (mm) | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| TRIMMER | NO | NO | NO |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| INSPECTED BY | EAPR GMBH / MARKTSTR. 11 / 87730 BAD GRÖNENBACH / GERMANY | ||
| TEST REFERENCE NUMBER | — | EAPR-GS-0444/15 | EAPR-GS-0445/15 |
| TEST REGULATIONS | EN 926-1:2006 / LTF 91/09 | EN 926-2:2013 / EN 926-1:2006 / LTF 91/09 NFL 2-60-14 | |
| SCOPE OF DELIVERY | GLIDER, PACKINGBELT, INNERBAG, RISERBAG, REPAIR-KIT, SMALL PRESENT, BACKPACK | ||
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