Para-RC Paraglider PHASOR 2.3 RAST red/nightshade/white
Product Description and Features:
The Para-RC Paraglider PHASOR 2.3 RAST is a double-skin-RAST® RC sports paraglider from Para Aviation RC with a wingspan of 4m and an aspect ratio of 7.1. Experience new flight comfort and total control with the first series-built RC sports paraglider featuring double-skin-RAST® technology, paired with a modern profile strak.
Equipment and Features:
- RAST® valves in all cells for enhanced control and stability
- Easy takeoff facilitated by RAST® technology
- High gliding performance
- Highly agile wing suitable for extended thermal flights in flat or slope conditions
- Smooth acceleration with maintained gliding performance
- New modern profile-strak simulating airflow
- Nitinol rods, a Nickel-Titanium alloy known as a shape memory alloy, replace traditional bent rods
- Edelrid Pro Dry lines of the latest generation
- High-quality backpack-style pack made of breathable material with a mesh segment, inner pocket for shoulder straps, and carrying handle
Performance and Development History:
The PHASOR RAST sets new standards in all flight aspects of a double-skin paraglider. Whether flying fast or slow, its excellent takeoff, flight, and gliding properties showcase its overall performance. It is versatile, allowing both sporty flying and leisurely cruising with a high safety margin due to the chosen profile strak and RAST valves.
The emphasis during development was on good control properties and high agility, ensuring excellent handling even in weak and tight thermals. The journey began with the fascination of RAST® paragliders from Swing during the manned flight era. Herry Hoffner, an RC paraglider pioneer, started experimenting with DIY RC paragliders several years ago, providing the foundation for the development of the Phasor 2.3. The collaboration with Swing allowed the exclusive integration of the proven RAST® system into their RC sports paragliders, initiating the exciting evolution of RAST® RC sports paragliders with high aspect ratios.
The goal was to create an RC paraglider that is docile and easy to fly during takeoff and in various flight phases. It should perform well in normal flight, maintain good gliding performance during acceleration, and exhibit stable handling in the thermal position.
To meet these requirements, numerous iterations of flow simulation of the canopy were performed. The result is a profile-strak with six different profiles in the wingspan direction. The use of Nitinol, a shape-stable Nickel-Titanium alloy with a memory effect, achieved a perfectly tensioned profile nose that simplifies takeoff. Miniribs in the trailing edge significantly improved handling and control behavior. The sail cut, influencing sail tension, was optimized. The latest generation Edelrid Magix Pro Dry lines were used in the construction.
The core of RAST® paragliders, the RAST® valve, brings many advantages in flight but involves significant effort during development and prototyping. RAST® paragliders require a larger number of prototypes compared to conventional paragliders. If something is not right with RAST®, there is no post-adjustment since it is installed inside the cell. A completely new prototype must be built.
From "Rasty," only the elliptical shape remained. New profiles were calculated, and a modern profile-strak was created through flow simulation. RAST valves were optimized, and adjustments were made for better effectiveness. Changes were made to wing tension and sweep. All rods were designed on the modern Nitinol system, a Nickel-Titanium alloy with shape memory. The internal structure was designed for lightweight construction. Optimal line lengths and angles of attack for various sections were determined through numerous test series.
Now, dear customers, we have reached our goal with the Phasor 2.3 RAST, and we can offer it to you here.
Suitability:
- Talented beginners will appreciate the ingenious takeoff and slow-flight characteristics.
- Recreational and leisure flyers will be delighted by the all-round flight characteristics on the slope, in thermals, and with a motor.
- Professional and trike pilots will value the large weight range and excellent takeoff and flight characteristics with maximum safety, even in challenging flight conditions. They can rely on the stability of the paraglider and focus entirely on flying.
Package Includes:
1x Para-RC Paraglider PHASOR 2.3 RAST red/nightshade/white, 1x high-quality breathable backpack-style pack, user manual.
