PG Brochure - Ozone

The Professional’s Choice
»» Used by professional tandem pilots all over the world
»» New 38m size available
»» Easiest launches and landings
»» Agile, ‘solo glider’ handling
»» Most durable design and materials
The Magnum 2009 is a tandem wing designed for professional tandem
pilots. It is strong and versatile enough for any professional tandem
pilot, and excels in all conditions.
We tested the Magnum in a wide variety of sites to be sure that it can
handle every type of flying. It launches easily in no wind, and comes up
smoothly in high wind. In flight, it is pitch and roll stable for a smooth ride,
and features trademark Ozone handling for precise and dynamic piloting.
New for 2009:
The new 38m size is our answer to many lighter professional pilots who
want better speed and comfort from their wing, and all pilots who want a
smaller and therefore easier to pack and carry tandem glider.
Fewer diagonals and more attachment points distribute the load across
the canopy more smoothly. An aspect ratio of 5.11 and 46 cells were chosen
for a clean sail design and efficient performance, while still retaining
benign launch characteristics and a lightweight sail design. The Magnum’s
profile is a new design that was created specifically for the needs of a tandem
glider. Its planform and sail tension have also been created specially
for comfortable brake pressure, easy launches, and performance.
The Magnum is constructed from Porcher Skytex 45 Evolution on the top
surface. This cloth has proven to be durable and stretch resistant, which
creates a more precise feeling in flight and ensures that the glider will last
for hundreds of hours.
The Concept
The Magnum is a completely new concept in design, and shares very
little in common with our previous tandem wings. The Magnum’s mission
is to deliver total ease of use, solid performance, high durability, and
the excellent handling that professional tandem pilots want and need.
Progressive and light inflation with very smooth pitch, and the best flare
possible for easy landings in even the worst conditions: Those features
are the crucial basics, but we wanted to take it a few steps further, and
add the performance and handling that would convince the professionals
that the Magnum is the only tandem wing to fly. The feedback is that
the Magnum is the easiest tandem available, and has the best handling
possible, and high numbers of Magnums in the air at every professional
tandem site say it all!
The final factor is durability to ensure a long working life. The line plan
of the glider and the materials that we have used guarantee that the
Magnum will deliver its performance for many seasons of full time professional
work.
New Features
»» Now available in 38m size: Scaled perfectly from the 41m design.
»» New spreader bars: Same size and geometry as the original Magnum
spreaders, with new materials and clip in points for better ease of use.
»» Airfoil: The profile was developed specifically for the Magnum.
»» New internal structure to prevent deformation in the sail and in the lines,
for long term performance and durability.
»» All unsupported sections of the glider are reinforced with diagonals for
maximum durability and lifespan
For more specs and technical info, see page 49.
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