Light, fully-fledged and small when packed: many have been waiting for this tandem wing for Hike and Fly with friends and family. Now it’s here! The PIBI in one 37 m2 size weighs only 4.8 kg and has a takeoff weight range from 100 to 180 kg. This ADVANCE Light Tandem merges PI philosophy with the popular flying qualities of the BIBETA 6.
Technology & Features
Light Spreaders
The PIBI is delivered with a pair of light spreaders with reserve connection lines (180 gm) and two FORAS carabiners (102 gm) as well as a COMPRESSBAG Light (150 gm).
Light Risers
The PIBI three level risers are weight optimised and weigh only 345 gm. They connect via Softlinks and are fitted with Low Friction brake rings.
Technical data
| PIBI | 37 |
|---|---|
| Flat surface [m²] | 37.2 |
| Projected surface [m²] | 31.8 |
| Recommended takeoff weight [kg] | 100 - 180 |
| Glider weight [kg] | 4.8 |
| Span [m] | 14.2 |
| Projected span [m] | 11.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 5.4 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 4.1 |
| Number of cells | 53 |
| Number of risers | 3+1 |
| Certification | EN / LTF B |
| Trimmers | YES / 8 cm |
Materials
| Leading edge | Skytex 32 universal, 32 g/m² |
|---|---|
| Upper surface | Skytex 27 classic 2, 29 g/m² |
| Lower surface | Skytex 27 classic 2, 29 g/m² |
| Designstripe | Skytex 32 universal, 32 g/m² |
| Profiles | Skytex 32 hard finish, 33 g/m² |
| Unsuspended profiles | Skytex 27 hard finish, 29 g/m² |
| Main lines | A-8000U-360, -280, -230, -190 |
| Galery lines | A-8000U-190, -130, -090, -070, -050 |
| Brake lines | A-8000U-190, -130, -090 |
| Steering lines | A-7850-240 |
| Risers | Polyester/Technora 13mm, 850daN |
| Softlinks | Softlink DC 500 |
- Compressbag
- Light Spreaders