Kiwi
Stay grounded! KIWI is your loyal companion for fun and educational ground handling – also when wind conditions are demanding.
Pilot Profile:
For all pilots, beginners or professionals, who want to improve their abilities in a playful way. With fun and motion in the fresh air you can improve your start handling or simulate glider deformations realistically on safe ground, since the Kiwi is a complete, airworthy glider.The KIWI is Icaro's dedicated groundhandling glider, designed to help pilots of all levels practice and perfect their launch techniques in various wind conditions. With a small 15 sqm area, it allows for easy control even in winds over 40 km/h. Constructed like a real, airworthy glider with 36 cells, Dokdo 30 fabric, mini ribs, and a 2-Cell-Bridge V-tape system, the KIWI provides realistic feedback for simulating deformations and refining ground control safely.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size 15 |
|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | - |
| Recommended weight (kg) | - |
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| Certification | - |
| Glide ratio | - |
| Cells | 36 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 5.1 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.58 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 15 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 12.4 |
| Flat Span (m) | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - |
| Chord (m) | - |
| Glider weight (kg) | 3.3 |
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Technologies
- Thermal profile
- Dokdo 30 fabric
- 36 cells
- 2-Cell-Bridge V-tape
- Mini ribs
- Line geometry: 3 + 1
- Speed system (120mm)