Advance OMEGA 8 User Manual

The OMEGA 8ADVANCE OMEGA 8 – Inspired by SuccessWith the OMEGA 8 you’ll find yourself at the top of the XC league! TheOMEGA 8 is the highest performance glider in the serial class. It hasyet again set a new benchmark, just like the OMEGA series glidersbefore it. The new ADVANCE flagship glider embodies tradition andprogress at the same time. Its handling and design are unmistakable.Outstanding featuresFascinating flying feelingstability, balanced pitch and a speed system that is fine-tuned to thewing’s profile give the competitive pilot the edge.Built from successThe OMEGA 8 builds on the proven three liner concept of the 2009ADVANCE World Championship winning glider and the X-Alps winningprototype. The OMEGA 8 is also one of the lightest performancewings with a new construction, carefully selected materials and nylonwire battens at the leading edge. All these new technologies havebeen rigorously tested and refined to perfection.With distinctive, direct handling and incredible performance theOMEGA 8 has plenty of allure. Two of its outstanding characteristicsare its smooth and efficient speed system and the incredibly goodstability at speed. The twist on the airfoil’s angle of attack is optimizedfor stability. Sensitive feedback from the wing tips gives the pilotcomplete control even in the roughest air.Performance across the rangeWith a glide ratio of 10.6 and a useable top speed of 59 km/h, theOMEGA 8 is by far the best performer in its class. And the OMEGA 8comes into its own in accelerated flight through turbulent air. The solid6