Adam
Safety in Colours - A safe and fun glider that you can trust to get you airborne for the very first time, and then learn to fly on in comfort.
Pilot Profile:
Beginner or leisure pilots. Designed for students, kids, and anyone who wants a safe wing to learn and fly on in comfort.The BGD ADAM is an EN-A certified wing designed specifically for beginners and leisure pilots. Weighing 4.8kg (for the M size) and featuring 34 enhanced clean cells, it is built with durable Dominico D30 tissue. It incorporates Bruce Goldsmith's Chord Cut Billow (CCB) and mini-ribs on the trailing edge to ensure a clean profile, stability, and responsive brake input. The Adam is renowned for its impeccable spiral behavior and uses snap locks for the brake handles. It represents a perfect blend of simplicity and modern technology to provide the highest safety rating available.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size S | Size M | Size ML | Size L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | 55 - 75 | 70 - 95 | 90 - 110 | 105 - 130 |
| Recommended weight (kg) | 55 - 75 | 70 - 95 | 90 - 110 | 105 - 130 |
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| Certification | EN-A | EN-A | EN-A | EN-A |
| Glide ratio | - | - | - | - |
| Cells | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 22.1 | 25 | 27.6 | 30.2 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 18.5 | 21 | 23.2 | 25.4 |
| Flat Span (m) | - | - | - | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - | - | - | - |
| Chord (m) | 2.8 | 3 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
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Technologies
- Chord Cut Billow (CCB)
- Mini-ribs on the trailing edge
- Snap Locks (Fidlock magnets)
- Weight-optimised ribs
- Dominico D30 42g/m² tissue
- Liros lines (DSL, TSL)
EN-A
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