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Saturday, March 17, 2012

ASKAing for it

 "Pushing" forward to launch in a fresh breeze

 
Spot the ASKA

On a late whim we headed to Chapel porth more for a walk than a fly but did pop the AKSA 17 in just in case. On arrival it was a little off to the left but not much and strong enough at 24 -26.  Jerry was just leaving as it was way too windy for normal Paras and Big G and Andy C just arriving with their Hangies.

10 minutes later I was up and away on the Mini wing and having a ball. Feeling more confident and with loads of lift around it was amazing to flying in such conditions under a canopy.  Building up the turns and relaxing I let the ASKA do its stuff and it certainly did it.  My third flight saw some nice sea thermals coming through so it was time to try a bit of thermalling and yes it does! 

True to say it does sacrifice some lift for speed but what do you expect from a 17 sqm wing but it more than makes up for it in its ability to get you up and flying when your normal Paraglider would stay firmly in the bag.  Despite my initial reservation I have to admit  that the quality of flying it can give is way above (literally) my expectations making it much more than a ground skimming glider.  Come and try it.

Finally here are some comments from Michel after he flew it :-

I really enjoyed today, thanks again.


I would add to your comments that ground handling is actually easier than with the Rush. The wing goes up without overshooting and stay solid above you with very little to do to keep it there.

You might even add that Michel was so impressed that he is going to order one if the price is not likely to give him a heart attack!

Cheers

Michel

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"One more opinion about the wing. I don't know whether if it was to do with the site and condition but I thought on the ground the wing felt more like learner wing, reluctant to go right overhead without that extra pull on the A risers, unlike the more advance wings which just want to go forward unless you stop them. I think having the trim halfway on take off my help, I'll have to try that!"

Roll on the time when he can fly it again :)
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