Scientists are still scratching their heads. The Rise 5 doesn’t meet at all the usual equation of the so-called high B wings.
Multiple theories are emerging to explain its exceptional performance/accessibility ratio. The scientific community is in turmoil. The great professor Stieglair is said to have discovered and applied the squared Winglet theorem. Or is this magic?
EN-B certification + 2.5 liner construction + 2(pairs of winglets) = the latest technologies available to improve high-speed performance while guaranteeing a smooth and forgiving behavior. With the Rise 5, cross-country has never been more accessible, just go for it!
Pilot level guide chart
Designer’s notes
“Because the Rise 5 offers the performance of a high EN-B with the accessibility of a mid-B and benefits from the latest technological developments, we chose the hashtag #whatsthetrick and as claim: The winglet² effect. Cross-country has never been more accessible, go for it!”
– Stephan Stiegler, Designer, AirDesign
Construction & Features
- Hybrid 2.5 liner construction: 3 lines in the center, 2 lines on the tips. This saves some lines and thus reduces the drag, which also contributes to significantly increase performance at high speed
- The combination of winglets on the stabilos with winglets on the top surface offers the best performance/accessibility ratio. That’s the winglet² effect!
- Duralight construction: mixing light and durable materials combined with a construction that saves weight. The result is a durable and light glider
- New nose guard patches on the leading edge: robustness is the key!
Did you know?
How to improve the already successful series of the Rise? Well, by implementing new tricks, AirDesign were able to gain performance at full speed and significantly improve the floating in lifting air. And yes, the introduction of an additional pair of winglets also helps to make the Rise 5 the most accessible in the series.
The Rise 5 is AirDesign’s first glider presenting two pairs of winglets. The winglets on the wingtips help to reduce the drag while the winglets added on the top surface improve the roll control, especially in deep spiral.
Features
- DURALIGHT CONSTRUCTION
- 2.5 LINER TECHNOLOGY
- DOUBLE WINGLET DESIGN
- S-NOSE
- RIGI-RODS
- RAZOR EDGE
- MINI-RIBS (FULL INTERNAL SEAMS)
- 3D-CUT
- VORTEX HOLES
- UNSHEATHED COLORED LINES
- 13mm ARAMID RISERS
- BS PULLEY CONNECTOR
- B/C CONTROL
Technical data
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take off weight (kg) | 50-65-72* | 60-78 | 72-92 | 85-105 | 100-120 | 115-135 |
| Area | Flat (m2) | 18.80 | 21.37 | 23.85 | 25.93 | 28.09 | 30.09 |
| Area | Projected (m2) | 16.06 | 18.26 | 20.38 | 22.15 | 24.00 | 25.67 |
| Span | Flat (m) | 10.49 | 11.18 | 11.81 | 12.32 | 12.82 | 13.26 |
| Span | Projected (m) | 8.41 | 8.97 | 9.47 | 9.88 | 10.28 | 10.63 |
| Aspect ratio | Flat | 5.85 | 5.85 | 5.85 | 5.85 | 5.85 | 5.85 |
| Aspect ratio | Projected | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Chord depth (m) | 2.23 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.66 | 2.77 | 2.87 |
| Cells | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Weight (kg) | 3.90 | 4.28 | 4.58 | 4.93 | 5.19 | 5.44 |
| LTF/EN Category | B | B | B | B | B | B |
Package
- Glider
- AirPack 50/50 (concertina packing bag)
- Repair materials
- AirDesign stickers
- Goodies
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