Weight Range - Advance acoustic IOTA2 Manual

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Weight range

For the first time a IOTA comes out in five sizes . The weight ranges for
the different wing sizes are listed in the "Technical Data" section . The
figures given there refer to total take-off weight . This includes the pilot's
body weight including clothing, as well as the weight of all the equip-
ment (paraglider, harness, instruments, etc . – everything that's going
to fly) .
Seamless Weight Ranges
The IOTA 2 was planned for Seamless (continuous) weight ranges, with
no overlapping . These arrange that any particular flying weight features
in only one glider size . These IOTA 2 Ideal takeoff Weight Ranges provi-
de the best comprise between speed and climbing performance for all
normal conditions, for each glider size .
70 80
75 77
70 75 85 88
80 85
90 100
97 100
92 97
105 kg
Certified takeoff weight
For special requirements the choice of size still remains in the over-
lapping sections of the wider Certified Weight Ranges, as for previous
models .
Flying outside the Seamless Weight Ranges, in other words near the
lower or upper certified weight limits, can alter a paraglider's flying be-
haviour and handling, but without affecting your safety . Glide perfor-
mance remains the same over a complete weight range, but climb per-
formance is altered .
If the IOTA 2 is flown outside its Seamless Weight Range, in the upper
part of its Certified Weight Range, the higher wing loading will raise its
trim speed and produce more dynamic and agile flying characteristics .
110 120
110 114
110 125
Ideal weight range
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