Farmer_Dave Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Been looking at 3 wings, side by side on P@r@2000. Fusion / Obsession 2 / and the Atis 2 which I've flown for a year, but sadly no longer own. Question. When comparing the top speeds the non reflex wings are tested with pilot weight and harness 54 kph for example. Are the stated speeds of the reflex wings measured with the added weight of a motor or just the pilot and harness 60 kph for example ? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thats a very good question. I THINK ( and will call Pascy tomorrow morning to confirm) that the speed is based on the MAX weight of the glider. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_andrews Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Tested mass is generally max mass placarded for tested size. That is, free flight max rated mass. At least from any EN tests or DHV test reports I've seen. Top speeds, for the most part, are a function of marketing until real data gets collected. Fusion size "X" @ xxxkg = xxkm/hr for example While a 105kg payload on a fusion 29 in testing might run 60km/hr full bar free flight, cage drag (for same all up mass) will change that. I'm interested in Pascy's response, but bet a pint on free flight max mass tested speeds only - at least in certification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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