The success story of the Arcus range continues with the Arcus 6. Swing has retained the successful concept behind the original Arcus and transferred it to a completely new design. Like its predecessors, the Arcus 6 (unaccelerated) complies with the requirements for the LTF 1 class (German airworthiness standards). It is ultimately up to the pilot to decide whether to make the glider an LTF 1-2. Nevertheless, pilots need not go without the handling and high trim speed of the LTF 1-2 in unaccelerated flight.
Arcus 6 – a class of its own
The Arcus glider is and will continue to be the perfect allround glider for more than 60% of paraglider pilots. It enjoys the praise of what is probably the biggest following in the paragliding scene. There is good reason why more than 10,000 Arcus gliders have been sold around the world. So our development team led by Michael Hartmann was even more excited about the challenge of improving on the predecessor with the Arcus 6. A total of 18 prototypes were finetuned until the flight behaviour satisfied the team’s demands and any remaining imperfections were ironed out.
Arcus 6 – relax!
– unaccelerated, it’s still an LTF 1 glider
The vast majority of pilots fly unaccelerated most of the time. This is exactly what makes the Arcus 6 such a suitable glider for beginners, despite its high performance and agility.
The new Arcus (unaccelerated) is and will remain an LTF 1 glider. Its stability and well-balanced nature leave no doubt as to its suitability for learners to use for their first high-altitude flights.
But also social pilots and occasional pilots, as well as pilots taking a step back from higher LTF classes, will have great fun with this perfectly balanced all-round glider in thermal and cross-country flying.
Arcus 6 – unique, perfect, eye-catching
Not only is the design new, but Swing has also broken new ground in the conversion of 3D computer models into 2D templates for production. Less sail tension in combination with the round air-entrances made it possible to design a canopy which is extremely smooth.
Its harmonious profile, matched with an appealing and snappy design, emphasise the unique nature of the Arcus 6.
Arcus 6 vs. Arcus 5 –
how do they differ in flight?
a) better glide
b) more direct handling, greater agility
c) higher trim speed
d) greater control pressure towards the end
of the control travel (stall point very easy to recognise)
e) greater canopy stability
f) greater speed range on flare how do they differ in design?
g) round air entrances
h) higher aspect ratio
i) a more swept-back plan form
j) new profile
k) no ”E” lines
Like all the other gliders in the Arcus range which have gone before it, the Arcus 6 far surpasses all current LTF 1 gliders when it comes to glider performance and speed. Neat workmanship, high safety reserves and the use of the highest-quality materials are of course standard with the Arcus 6.
Arcus 6…a class of its own!
Standard colours
black/red
red/white
blue/orange
orange/yellow
Spezial colours without additional costs - has to be ordered
black/blue
Status - 4-5 weeks delivery time update on 27. july 2010
Fotos: M. Scheel /azoom.ch