WHO IS IT FOR
The PICA² was designed for all those pilots who not only want to learn paragliding in a simple and safe way, but also for those who want to actively experience the joy of flying after training. On request a special motor riser can be purchased as an option, which can be fitted immediately at order time or at any time later.
STARTING PROPERTIES
Behaviour of the glider during the starting phase.
LANDING PROPERTIES
Behaviour of the glider during the landing phase.
STABILITY
The natural stability of the glider in turbulent air.
PASSIVE SAFETY
Forgiving flight behaviour and resilience in turbulent flight conditions.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
The centre and climbing properties in thermals.
GLIDE PROPERTIES
The relation of the glide rate to the sink rate.
MAXIMUM SPEED
The maximal speed which can be achieved in accelerated flight.
HANDLING
The easiness of the glider translating the pilots commands.
FEEDBACK
The information which is passed on from the glider to the pilot.
TOTAL WEIGHT
The weight including risers and lines.
PACK VOLUME
The volume of the glider packed.
RESPONSE PROPERTIES
The reaction behaviour of the glider when receiving commands from the pilot.
AGILITY
The agility & flexibility of the glider.
DYNAMICS
The potential energy of the glider which can be realised.
CHARACTERISTICS
The hybrid 3-line PICA² with color-coded lines has a very minimalistic line geometry. This helps to keep an overview at all times – both during take-off and in the air. In addition, the material mix of the upper and lower sail makes the glider much lighter than its predecessor, making it not only very easy and clear to take off, but the performance also benefits from it. The paraglider almost rises to take-off position by itself, without any tendency to shoot forward. Once in the air, the PICA² gives a very safe feeling due to its compactness and its handling and guarantees a high level of passive safety as it corrects pilot errors independently. It also shows its class in thermals. The PICA² is stable above the pilot’s head and gives a precise feeling for the thermals. Even when the wind is increasing, it has enough reserves to make reliable progress thanks to its large speed range for this class. If it is necessary or the need arises to descend quicker, the special line configuration makes it easier to achieve very effective and stable big ears with the PICA². The glider is rounded off by its easy and simple landing behavior.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
| PICA² S | PICA² M | PICA² M/L | PICA² L | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIFICATION EN | A | A | A | A | |
| FLAT AREA(m2) | 22 | 25.5 | 27.25 | 29 | |
| PROJ. AERA(m2) | 18.7 | 21.6 | 23.2 | 24.6 | |
| FLAT SPAN(m) | 10.5 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 12.1 | |
| PROJ. SPAN(m) | 8.2 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.4 | |
| FLAT ASPECT RATIO | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| PROJ. ASPECT RATIO | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| WEIGHT(KG) | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| PROFILE TYPE | THERMAL PROFILE | THERMAL PROFIL | THERMAL PROFIL | THERMAL PROFIL | |
| MATERIAL | SKYTEX 38/STA15 | SKYTEX 38/STA15 | SKYTEX 38/STA15 | SKYTEX 38/STA15 | |
| NUMBER OF CELLS | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | |
| V-TAPE TYPE | 2-CELL-BRIDGE | 2-CELL-BRIDGE | 2-CELL-BRIDGE | 2-CELL-BRIDGE | |
| MINI RIBS | JA | JA | JA | JA | |
| NUMBER OF RISERS | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 | |
| SPEED SYSTEM | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| SPEED WAY (MM) | 90 | 110 | 110 | 110 | |
| TRIMMER | NEIN | NEIN | NEIN | NEIN | |
| CARABINER DISTANCE (CM) | 38-42 | 42-46 | 46-50 | 46-50 | |
| NUMBER OF SEATS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| CERTIFIED FOR MOTOR DRIVE | NO | YES/DGAC | YES/DGAC | YES/DGAC | |
| CERTIFIED BY | DHV E. V. MIESBACHER STRASSE 2, 83703 GMUND / GERMANY | ||||
| TEST REFERENCE NUMBER | DHV GS-01-2669-22 | DHV GS-01-2670-22 | – | DHV GS-01-2671-22 | |
| TEST REGULATIONS | EN 926-1:2015 EN 926-2:2014 NFL II 91/09 | ||||
| SCOPE OF DELIVERY | GLIDER, PACKINGBELT, INNER BAG, RISER BAG, REPAIR KIT, BACKPACK | ||||