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Advance Omega 7 Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the Advance Omega 7.

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What a fine photo of the Advance Omega 7 paraglider in all three color schemes, over some spectacular alpine scenery. With permission, from the Advance archives.

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Year of Manufacture2006
CertificationDHV 2-3
Size26



Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being December 2006 currency conversions from the 2006 price in Euros.

Euros3980EUR
U.S. Dollars5290USD
United Kingdom Pounds2690GBP
Australian Dollars6730AUD
South African Rand37600ZAR
South Korean Won4860000KRW
Indian Rupees236000INR



Some Specs

pilot take-off weight80-103 kg(177-228 lbs)
wing weight6.4 kg(14.1 lbs)
wing area (flat)25.9 m²(279 ft²)
wing area (projected)21.8 m²(235 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.8 m(42 ft)
wing span (projected)9.9 m(32 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)6.3
aspect ratio (projected)4.5
min sink1.0 m/s(197 fpm, 3.6 kph, 1.9 knts)
best glide ratio9.3:1
speed min24 kph(15 mph, 13 knts)
speed trim40 kph(25 mph, 22 knts)
speed max58 kph(36 mph, 31 knts)



Some DHV Test Results

inflationunevenly, delayed
rising behaviourcomes over pilot delayed
take off handlingaverage
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
front collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, delayed
asymm. collapse course change> 360 degrees
asymm. collapse loss of altitudehigh
asymm. collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, delayed
spiral dive entryaverage
spiral dive exitturn continues through > 360 degrees
B-line stall entrydemanding
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly
landing behavioraverage

All the above were recorded when this Advance paraglider was flown at max weight. At min weight, this wing was rather more challenging! :-/



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Advance Omega 7. Colors are only approximate, and so is the outline of the wing. But it gives you some idea.

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Orange
Turkis
Steel



A Good Book

Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? The book Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!

Last updated: 23 Aug 2007




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