2023 Aeros Combat

There has been added a new glider size of 09 series – Combat 09 13.2. The size of the new glider is 13.2 sq.m. which is right in the middle of Combat 12 & Combat 13.7. After flight tests we can claim that the performance of the new glider is slightly better than Combat 09 13 (13.7sq.m), with better climb rate. Measurements where done with the tail. Combat 09 13.2 seams to feel in the air & perform with the tail even better than without. The new glider has aspect ratio 8,05 maintaining the same wing span. Theoretically this means that the glider with more aspect ratio should have better low speed glide ratio. & it was proved during flight tests & international competitions.

Having done the thorough test flights in Ukraine & Switzerland we can declare that Combat 09 has better performance & climbing abilities in comparison with Combat L 13 07. Although the Combat 09 has stiffer frame, the glider keeps soft Combat L 07 handling & good coordination. The landing characteristics are the same or slightly better than Combat L 07.

The horizontal stabilizer (the tail) is designed to increase a hang glider pitch stability. Although it was designed & tested for Aeros hang gliders, it can be also mounted to any other hang glider as well. The tail allows flying with lower sprogs settings keeping DHV required pitch-up moment.