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This is the glider for the serious recreational pilot. Sets up in half the time of a high performance flexwing and weighs less than the VR. It gives up very little to the VR's performance and provides all the convenience you could hope for. Technora sail is an available option. The glider has the same wing platform as the VR sans the winglets, smaller flaps, and an all carbon tail stinger. A different construction allows for fast set-up and the glider weights just 84 lbs!!! For 2011, the new VQ has a reworked sail/flap junction and stiffened flaps that perfect the handling. There is also a Technora Sail Option the lightens the glider a further 3-4 lbs improves glide and appearance! Glide performance is nearly identical to the VR up through the mid-40MPH range and minimum sink rate is at least as good.

The ATOS VR has a sink rate very near that of the VX despite a narrower chord. It's best glide is comparable to the VX... but the big difference is it's glide ratio at higher speeds and it's sport-car handling. The narrow chord, high aspect ratio, full-span flaps, and moveable tail give the ATOS VR the highest design-set of features available in the sport today. Primary competition ATOS. Span 13.8m, area 14.7m², AR 13.3, glide ~20:1, weight 44kg. Pilot 90–182 kg. Won FAI Class 5 World Championships 2014 (Tim Grabowski), 2016 (Grabowski), 2023 (Anton Raumauf, Austria).

The VR+ is newly offered in 2015. The outer wing now has the VRS geometry. It also has a new full carbon adjustable tail. This allows for less sweep and twist resulsting in a better sink rate and lower stall speed. This wing has very exciting advancements and will be the one to watch in 2015!

The most agile, and arguably most attractive, glider in the line with the same performace profile as the race-ready VR. The ATOS VR-S is designed for lighter weight pilots with the benefit of the greatest agility for coring high-pressure summer thermals.

A higher performing model also certified to carry tandem loads. The VX excells in light-air flying and mates with the Silent motorized Pod for near sail-plane performance and self-launch freedom. ​The ATOS VX is a larger span - 46', higher performance glider certified at 550 lbs. demonstrating the capability of tandem loads. Minimum pilot takeoff weight of 165# makes for light air soaring unmatched by any other hangglider.

The new Swift 3 is the result of 4 years of development. It’s a major evolution of the Swift’Light, with all-new aerodynamics. The result: 25% more efficient and improved in every aspects. 2 versions: Foot-launchable, without motor, or Self-lauchable, with an electric motor The foot-launched version can also be launched by winch, tow or even by bungee. The motorized version uses a Geiger Aviation electric motor, with an 2-blades foldable propeller. The electric motor allows for taxiing and taking off in complete autonomy. Same wings – 2 different fuselages.

Production of the Swift’Light began in 2002. It represents a significant evolution of the standard Swift. The main improvements are: – A new manufacturing technology has reduced the weight of the wings by 20%. – While the wings are manufactured in the same molds as the standard Swift’s wings, the geometry has been modified by tilting the winglets. This increases the wingspan. The winglets angle of attack has been optimized. – The winglets are equipped with control surfaces occupying 40% of their surface area. The rudder pedals can operate the rudders separately to control yaw, but also simultaneously, acting as airbrakes. – Airbrakes are available as an option. In practice, the majority of Swift’Light have been delivered with them. – Improved fuselage with new, more rigid folding frame, better pilot position with optimized field of view. The Swift’Light was produced until 2022. It was then replaced by the Swift 3.

Evolution of the Stalker with higher aspect ratio, enlarged aileron and SPADD surfaces. Emphasises safety, performance, and towing comfort.

Entry-level rigid wing targeting flex-wing pilots. ~50 units by November 1999. Ailerons and rudder. Winglets. CF version with A-frame.

Prototype New Millennium evolution. Span 39ft, smaller repositioned cage. Performance close to Swift when faired. Prototype only.

Evolution of Top Secret. Competition-focused. Topless configuration. Dacron-covered tubing. Won multiple hang gliding championships in rigid wing class.

Stick-and-pedal three-axis foot-launchable ultralight glider. Flap/airbrake, retractable undercarriage, stall-resistant. Max glide ~27:1 at 55km/h. FAI Class O-2.

Seagull wing with dihedral inboard and anhedral outboard. Plans sold for $50. Builder later founded Seedwings.

Claims glide ratio >33. Span 13.5m, area 11m², AR 16.7, weight 65kg. Speed range 30–140km/h. Crashworthy cockpit with airbag. Optional electric motor for flat-terrain launch.