The white trailing edge is now the same material as used for the leading edge- PX-20 (very thick). For the middle part you can get either the lightest Smoke or an almost as light PX-05. If you fly in some really hot areas, like Australia, PX might be the best choice. Otherwise, Smoke gives the lightest weight.
The general idea behind the Inlaid sail is a lighter sail that still pulls nice and flat with the VG on and continues to do so with age.
There is also titanium oxide in the sail -what you have in sunscreen- for UV radiation protection. This also stops the sail material from becoming slightly yellow with time.
Looks wierd, are there any gains except weight savings?
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Very nice looking glider.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! What kind of material is it?
ReplyDeleteHey guys,
ReplyDeleteThe white trailing edge is now the same material as used for the leading edge- PX-20 (very thick). For the middle part you can get either the lightest Smoke or an almost as light PX-05. If you fly in some really hot areas, like Australia, PX might be the best choice. Otherwise, Smoke gives the lightest weight.
The general idea behind the Inlaid sail is a lighter sail that still pulls nice and flat with the VG on and continues to do so with age.
There is also titanium oxide in the sail -what you have in sunscreen- for UV radiation protection. This also stops the sail material from becoming slightly yellow with time.