HELIOS RS
…the spirit of cross country!
The name HELIOS is a tribute to the sun, which is what makes cross-country flights and flying adventures possible in the first place.
Helios RS is the name of our new C-class lightweight performance glider. With the Helios RS we have addressed the dogma that more performance means a less comfortable flight. With its unique construction, lightweight no longer needs to mean there will be a sharp drop off in performance over time.
Helios RS is the name of our new C-class lightweight performance glider. With the Helios RS we have addressed the dogma that more performance means a less comfortable flight. With its unique construction, lightweight no longer needs to mean there will be a sharp drop off in performance over time.
Even during its development phase, the XC all-rounder became our test pilots’ absolute favorite wing with its direct and precise handling.
Having a lightweight glider with the Helios RS level of performance, low pack volume, combined with incredible comfort will encourage you to experiment with alternative launch sites and new routes away from the beaten track. And should conditions ever become more demanding, the HELIOS RS is very easy to control for a glider in the C-class, thanks to the RAST system.
Where the AGERA RS is designed for fast and uncompromising gliding, the HELIOS RS is a totally new and uniquely designed glider. The precision tool in the box, with agile and precise handling, happy in all conditions it will deal calmly and confidently with difficult situations, temperamental thermals and strong turbulence making it the perfect lightweight glider for all your adventures.
Who is the HELIOS RS for?
You dream of epic XC flights off the beaten track? You want to explore unknown terrain with light luggage, or simply go relaxed “on the trail” with a focus on the flying experience? Then the predictable and reliable XC all-rounder Helios RS is exactly the right partner for your adventures! Due to its simplicity, the Helios RS is also ideal for newcomers from the C-class.
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TESTIMONIALS
Great glider, excellent handling and in addition, I could make the first flight on the winch, in weak evening thermals, immediately times a few hundred meters altitude.I can recommend to everyone!
When I tested the Helios for the first time at the Stubai Cup, I immediately noticed the direct handling. The glider reacts without delay to control line inputs and can thus be placed playfully in the core of any thermal.I tested both the S and M sizes and surprisingly experienced no disadvantages due to the lower wing loading. On the contrary, the larger Helios went around corners just as well as the S size. At the same time, the small pack size and light weight is super to carry the glider to remote launch sites.
COLORS
Snowflake
Rebel
Dream
HELIOS RS | XS | S | M | L |
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LTF Certification | C (PDF) | C (PDF) | C (PDF) | C (PDF) |
CEN Certification | C | C | C | C |
accepted weight range (kg) Min/Max incl. Equipment |
70-85 | 80-95 | 85-105 | 100-117 |
recommended weight range (kg) Min/Max incl. Equipment |
70-85 | 80-95 | 85-105 | 100-117 |
cells | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
wing area (m²) | 20,8 | 22,4 | 24,9 | 27 |
wing area projected (m²) | 18 | 19,4 | 21,6 | 23,4 |
wing span (m) | 11,2 | 11,7 | 12,3 | 12,9 |
projected wing span (m) | 9,1 | 9,4 | 10 | 10,4 |
Aspect ratio | 6,1 | 6,1 | 6,1 | 6,1 |
Projected aspect ratio | 4,6 | 4,6 | 4,6 | 4,6 |
glider weight (kg) | 3,6 | 3,9 | 4,1 | 4,4 |
*The performance data depend on the wing loading, the atmospheric conditions and the harness used, as well as the pilot position
- Swing HELIOS RS
- Sherpa Backpack 130 l (Delivery without glider bag on demand. Please specify when ordering.)
- Protection Bag 2
- Compression Strap
- Repair Cloth (transparent white)
- Manual