Loco
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Pilot Profile:
Experienced to Expert pilots looking for Hike & Fly, Expeditions, Run & Fly competitions, and speed flying. The Loco is the fastest glider ever made by AirDesign, reaching 70km/h (full bar full load). It is perfect for wind soaring, thermalling, proximity flying, by the sea or in the mountains.The AirDesign Loco is a radical, ultra-compact two-liner paraglider designed for experienced to expert pilots seeking ultimate versatility and extreme speed. At just 16 m² in size, it holds the title of the smallest certified two-liner on the market, achieving a mind-bending top speed of 70 km/h (at full load and full speed bar). EN-C certified, the Loco features premium construction elements including double-coated Skytex fabric, superlight Dyneema risers, and an advanced Cross Shark-Nose with Nitinol rods for maximum stability. Whether you use it for Hike & Fly, thermalling, high-wind coastal soaring, or speed-run competitions, the Loco shatters traditional paraglider categories and delivers a wildly exhilarating flying experience.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size 16 |
|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | 60 - 90 |
| Recommended weight (kg) | 60 - 90 |
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| Certification | EN-C |
| Glide ratio | - |
| Cells | 34 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 4.86 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.69 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 16.34 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 14.12 |
| Flat Span (m) | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - |
| Chord (m) | - |
| Glider weight (kg) | 2.59 |
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Technologies
- Double coated Skytex
- Doubled seams, edging tape and new nose guard patches
- Superlight dyneema risers
- Unsheathed but color-coded lines (Aramid, Edelrid 8001U)
- XC high performance Two-liner internal structure (derived from the Volt 4)
- Full length top surface Nitinol rods
- Low drag total lineset
- Ground attachment loops on the leading edge
- Winglets
- Vortex Holes
- Cross Shark-Nose with crossed Nitinol rods
- Flex-Rods
- 3D-Cut
- Mini Ribs
- Razor Edge (Full Internal Seams)
- BS Pulley Connector
EN-C
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