The tandem paraglider Air-Taxi²
The new Air-Taxi² comes up with a huge weight range from 135 to 235 kg. Particularly noteworthy are its fantastic launch and flare characteristics as well as a new trimmer clasp, which allows continuous and smooth adjustment. These features make Air-Taxi² the perfect companion for both commercial and non-commercial tandem pilots.
Many detail improvements of Air-Taxi², compared to its predecessor, don't only appear in its design and technical data, but clearly emerge as you fly!
Although the surface of Air-Taxi² has increased by almost 3m², the use of the new Domenico 20D with double coating reduced the weight by 0.8 kg. The thereby improved launch behaviour is already noticeable when running: The surprisingly short launch distance even at maximum weight and the very low launch speed simplify that process considerably.
Once airborne a solid flight sensation and smooth handling immediately become apparent. Air-Taxi² sensitively plays out the climb, no matter if in weak or strong thermals. Its high top speed at open trimmers and at the same time highest stability guarantees additional safety over a huge weight and wind range.
The flare behaviour has been improved considerably by various optimisations of the canopy - gentle landings become as easy as ABC.
Features
- Optimised canvas tension due to modern software
- High-performance thermal aerofoil with extremely high constancy, especially at high speed - achieved by newly-designed reinforcements in the leading edge
- Newly designed trimmer clasp for smooth, nonwearing use
- Light and durable material: strudy Domenico 30D for the front upper canvas and double-coated Domenico 20D with optimised fabric structure
- Efficient, clearly labelled and colour marked risers
- Manufacturer
- Independence
- EN
- B
Size | M |
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Cells | 52 |
Flat surface [m²] | 41,80 |
Flat span [m] | 14,88 |
Aspect ratio | 5,30 |
Projected surface [m²] | 35,93 |
Projected span [m] | 11,79 |
Projected aspect ratio | 3,87 |
Weight [kg] | 7,10 |
Weight range [kg] | 135 - 235 |
Certified according to | EN 926-2:2013 / EN 926-1:2015 / LTF 91/09 |
Material
Material | |
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Upper canvas | Dominico 30D soft finish, Domenico 20D soft finish, 2-fach beschichtet |
Lower canvas | Domenico 20D soft finish, 2-fach beschichtet |
Profiles | NCV Skytex 27 hard finish |
Diagonal ribs | NCV Skytex 32 hard finish |
Lines | Edelrid 7343: 420/340/190, Liros TSL500 (lower lines) |
Edelrid 8000: 280/230/190/135/090 (middle cascade) | |
Edelrid 8000: 135/090 (top cascade) | |
Liros DSL: 70 (Brake: middle/top cascade) | |
Liros PPLSL: 125 (Brake: lower cascade) | |
Edelrid Dyneema 10/N200 (steering line) | |
Line locks | Maillon Rapide inox 3,5 mm |