U Prime 2 - Safety First - LTF/EN A The perfect successor to the U Prime, rated one of the safest wings on the market (according to independent DHV Safety Class testing) you can trust the U Prime 2 100% because it offers the maximum passive safety and is a pleasure to fly from the very first moment. The U Prime 2 is the perfect glider for beginners and occasional pilots. The complex construction with diagonal V-ribs to reduce line drag, nylon rods in the leading edge to maintain form and optimally positioned cell openings and crossports to allow the ideal amount of air movement within the wing all work together to produce higher canopy stability across the entire speed range - in smooth air as well as in turbulent conditions. With its uncompromising emphasis on safety together with an outstanding glide, low weight and high top speed the U Prime 2 is a glider you can grow with: the perfect glider while learning but it will also take you so much further.
Great flying pleasure with the highest safety margin The DHV classified the U Prime as one of the safest wings on the market, rated as Safety Class 2: the ideal choice as a school wing and for the beginner pilot.
U Fly 2 - LTF/EN B The AirCross U fly 2 provides the perfect combination of security and performance for the pilot who wants passive safety but still have the performance to go XC. With each generation of glider comes innovation and new ideas. We have improved on the U Fly in every aspect: the U Fly 2 is lighter, has a greater speed range and handles better both in the air and on the ground. We have completely reworked the nose profile, adding rods to maintain form and reduce weight which has improved handling and glide. Precisely positioned crossports ensure lateral ventilation between chambers and accelerate re-inflation after collapse. The U Fly 2 now has split A’s to facilitate Big Ears and smaller line diameters obtained by a hybrid line mix of both unsheathed Aramid lines and PPSL Dyneema lines. This mix guarantees reduced line drag and an even better line length resistance over the years
U Fly 2 Powered Paraglider- DGAC 23-05 Paramotor Thanks to its predictable take-off behaviour, high passive safety and great stability, the U Fly 2 is ideally suited for powered paragliding and it is also available in a certified paramotor version with motor trim risers.
Why not test our U fly2 because a test flight says more than words ever can.
U Cross - LTF/EN C Freedom is what motivates xc-pilots; to discover new landscapes, powered by the sun and wind, a place where there are no limits. It was with this in mind that we designed the U Cross – Discover new dimensions in XC flying with a high level of safety, security and fun. The U Cross is one of the best-performing 3-line gliders in its class with excellent climb rates, an outstanding glide ratio and awesome handling. Marcus King, editor of Cross Country Mag writes in his review about the U Cross: “This is a real rally car of the skies with what must be the most direct handling in its class, more akin to high-end D wings. It’s the kind of handling that puts a huge smile on your face – I know it did me.” This very tight, flat thermalling is one of the main characteristics that separates the U Cross from the rest. Marcus continues: “In thermals it’s easy to keep the wing banked up with only small inputs of the brakes to keep it in place. The agility of the wing means you can get in close and make the most of even the smallest bubbles of lift. Once centred the wing needs very little attention and you can concentrate on the next move.” We designed the U Cross as a pure three line glider, reducing line drag by 33% and using a hybrid line mix to reduce drag further still. Record-breaking 76 cells. The U Cross is the most sophisticated three line glider in the EN/LTF C class which guarantees ultimate profile accuracy and performance. We applied the latest technologies to the U Cross, including Rigifoil2, Gibus Arcs 2 and Mini ribs at the trailing edge for a smooth profile and best performance. The U Cross offers you a “high performance” glider which has usable performance and this puts it in a class of it’s own. Performance data that is useless in active or turbulent air just doesn’t mean anything. Discover for yourself what true performance means and don´t be fooled. Trust in your feelings! Test fly the U Cross!
U Sport 2 - LTF/EN D In 2010/11 the U Sport was one of the best selling gliders in the LTF/EN D class. Why? High passive safety and top performance! And that´s exactly what the new U Sport 2 delivers. With over two years of development, countless test flights and the integration of technologies such as Rigifoil, Gibus Arcs 2 and Mini Rips we are proud to say the U Sport 2 has become a worthy successor to the U Sport. It is one of the safest and best LTF/EN D class gliders on the market. Further, faster, higher - every cross country and competition pilot has this thought. But in the search for more performance your glider often loses out on passive safety or handling. Some competition gliders are very difficult to launch or have a tendency to deep stall or spin. With the U Sport 2, we have achieved maximum performance without major safety or handling losses. And after many comparison flights with today’s best competition gliders from other manufacturers we see that the U Sport 2 lacks nothing in performance – but with the huge safety advantage of a 3-Line glider! The U Sport 2 offers very good handling with excellent climb. It can be turned tight and flat and shows no tendency to spin or stall. The new aerofoil shape shows a high true glide ratio in both smooth and turbulent air. After all, the best theoretical glide ratio is of no use if your glider is hard to handle or climbs poorly. The U Sport 2 is completely equipped with aramid lines to avoid the shrinkage problems of Dyneema. The outer wing shape, which is also used on the U6, gives the U Sport 2 a higher projected area and aspect ratio and results in a better climb and glide. We use the latest materials, such as Skytex 32 and 36 gram fabric to keep the weight as low as possible but without compromising durability. Fly the U Sport 2 and you will instantly feel at home and safe. Its extraordinarily high performance is easily accessible making it simple for pilots to realise their dreams!
Double U - LTF/EN B Share the ultimate Feeling! Great flying pleasure combined with maximum safety! Double U is also fun flying solo!
Double U- The main features
Extremely easy inflation and take-off behaviour, always an important factor for tandem gliders High passive safety New profile for a high gliding performance Sophisticated design with V-Ribs reducing line drag High accuracy of profile shape thanks to rigid foil Effective trim system for a wide speed range High agility with comfortable pitch and roll dampening behaviour Brake snatch system for precise handling and reduced brake pressure Lightweight canopy due to use of 38 g/m² tissue on top and bottom surface Durable thanks to the use of 42 g/m² tissue on leading edge Easy big ears via split A-Risers Dirt-Out holes on wing tips to take out dirt and leaves Extremely small packaging and weight Innovative AirCross Design
U Infinite—Acro The U Infinite is a pure ACRO Glider for experienced pilots. The direct handling is outstanding and unequalled. Introduced in 2014 the U-Infinite achieved good rankings in a large number of competitions incl. the World Acro Championships. If you’re already a good ACRO pilot, this glider will lead you into new extreme flying experiences. All manoeuvres can be precisely set and the direct and agile glider will give you the feedback you need to perform. Helicopter, SAT, Infinity etc. are the bread and butter of this wing but the gilder will expect even more from you! There are so many boring gliders in the sky, fly the AirCross U Infinite and you will know what we mean!
U6 - Competition Discover the 6th sense with the new U6² – our new pure 2- line competition glider. In 2005 the designer Hervé “Gibus” Corbon invented the first flyable 2- line competition glider the U3². In 2010 Gibus designed the U5² with more than 33% less line length than the U4. And now in 2011 we have the new U6². Due to a number of changes we were able to enhance the performance by far compared to previous models
The U6² uses a hybrid line system with the stabilo, reducing total line length to a minimum. With the U6 we completely redesigned the wingtips to decrease induced drag. With these wingtips we get a much higher projected surface and aspect ratio leading to a much better climb and glide compared to previous models. With the U6² we decided to use lighter materials resulting in better handling in the air and on the ground. The lighter canopy also climbs better and behaves better in critical situations. In the U6² we use construction details like the AirCross Arc-System², RigidFoil², Mini rips on the trailing edge, the new design wingtips with less drag and a great performing profile which makes the U6² to one of the fastest and best performing gliders in competition. The U6² is available in 2 standard color designs: black/white/orange and black/white/green.
22.07.2012 – BIG XC – U6² flies 316 km in the middle of France! To fly over 300 km you don´t have to travel to Africa, South America or Australia. A good pilot and a high performance wing is all you need to fly 316 km in the middle of France. Congratulations to Franck Arnaud to the 316 km flight with his U6². Take Off Bar-sur-Aube.
Accessories AirCross Rucksack The AirCross rucksack with its huge storage space is both practical and comfortable to wear. Robust, with strong quality YKK zipper, two extra large pockets, six side compression straps, reinforced back panel, a large embroidered Aircross logo makes this the rucksack you need.
AirCross Concertina Bag With the AirCross Concertina Bag packing your glider is a breeze. You can pack your glider quickly and conveniently, keeping the cells flat and together. Especially for the modern paraglider with leading edge reinforcements, the concertina packing method protects your wing and you will appreciate the benefits of the AirCross Concertina Bag. Material: 100% polyester, one size Color Black, Aircross logo print, quality zipper.
AirCross T-Shirt Stylish T-shirt with logo and AirCross paraglider in the chest area Robust, uni color T-Shirt with Gibus profile and Red Gibus arcs. With this shirt, you do not just cut a fine figure at the launch site. Material: 100% polyester (tricot cloth), sizes S to XL Black
AirCross Softshell Jacket Protective outer skin with the inner soft and warm. This is our AirCross Softshell Jacket. It is breathable, windproof and water repellent. Fleece inside and an attention to detail: wind and water resistant zippers, a longer back, extra long sleeves and thumb holes in the sleeves make this jacket the perfect outdoor companion. The jacket is cut slim and very elegant. Completed with the elaborately embroidered AirCross logo. Material: 96% polyester and 4% spandex (about 290g / m) make the jacket lightweight, flexible and warm. Machine washable at 30 째.
AirCross Speed Arms The AirCross Speed Arms not only look trendy but are also functional. Clothing wrinkles disappear underneath your "second skin" to leave a smooth, aerodynamic shape. AirCross logo on the arm and chest and a full length zipper. 100% Lycra, sizes S, M & L. The Speed Arms are elastic and comfortable to wear. Color Black - Hand washable with mild detergent or in a gentle machine wash.
Accessories AirCross windsock Ideal for Take-off and Landing.
Length: 120cm Diameter: 27cm Material: PU coated ripstop nylon
AirCross Cap The Aircross Cap 2.0 provides protection from intense sun, looks good and is of high quality. Elaborately processed and sturdy cotton fabric with embroidered AirCross logo. It has a circumferential sealing tape for enhanced wearing comfort. Material: 100% cotton, one size, adjustable with metal clip, black
AirCross Beanie Toasty and warm the AirCross Beanie has a fleece inner band for added comfort Black, one size
T-Shirt Edition 1 - white The limited edition AirCross T-Shirts from our young Sliding screen designer Julien Lutringer have arrived. We bring new colors in the Sliding screen world
T-Shirt Edition 2 - blue The limited edition AirCross T-Shirts from our young Sliding screen designer Julien Lutringer have arrived. We bring new colors in the slide screen world.
AirCross – a short history
In the 1980s a French designer by the name of Hervé 'Gibus' Corbon began to design and build paragliders under the label AirCross, initially just for himself and his friends. His designs were extraordinary and word slowly filtered out so in 2000, with the release of the U3 competition glider, AirCross the company was formed.
Initially the focus was on the competition market and the desire to build the best there is. The u3 was ground breaking: the first pure 3 line glider ever produced and with an unheard of aspect ratio of 7.4 - exceptional even now. Not surprisingly its performance was unmatched. A few years later Gibus took the concept even further when he designed and flew the first ever 2 liner ... long before the rest of the industry even believed it was possible. Always on the forefront of glider design he pioneered the use of CAD in the design process and possibly one of his most significant innovations was the use of plastic wires to support the internal ribs (now known across the market as the Gibus arch).
In 2007 Konrad Görg, a passionate competition pilot who was flying the U3 in the German League met with Gibus and flew a U4 prototype. He was so impressed with the new glider that they started to work together and the company began to expand into the serial classes: first the hugely successful U Sport (EN D) and then the U Cross (EN C) - with Konrad flying his personal best in Brazil that year on a U Cross prototype 255km.
Over the next few years two more designers joined the team - Paul Amiell with more than 20 years’ experience designing paragliders and Julien Lutringer, a young French Acro pilot taught to design by Gibus himself. The company now have a full complement of gliders in all serial classes, a tandem, an acro wing and the U6.
AirCross have always been synonymous with amazing design and quality materials. And in an age when the lines between the serial classes are being blurred, AirCross wings are designed firmly around the pilot: from the EN A U-Prime which has been rated one of the safest gliders* on the market to the U Fly 2 which is firmly seated in the middle of the EN B class and the ideal wing for the pilot who is looking to move up (or down) but without compromising on passive safety to the sublime U Sport (EN D) with its unrivalled combination of usable performance and safety. Each wing designed for purpose with you the pilot in mind - why not take one out for a test flight to see for yourself.
Customer Service at its best
Our fully comprehensive warranty covers all new paragliders from AirCross (except the U Infinite acro glider) purchased after April 1 2015 and is offered by Kontest GmbH.
Terms & Conditions To benefit from the fully comprehensive warranty, the following conditions must be met:
Purchase of a new AirCross paraglider.
You must register your new AirCross glider within 14 days of purchase on the AirCross homepage (www.aircross.eu).
The glider must be revised once a year on the current conditions of the Kontest GmbH. Therefore the glider must be sent to the Kontest GmbH, Gut Grauhof 1, D-38644 Goslar to maintain insurance coverage. If the glider does not arrive within 12 months after purchase (date on the invoice is decisive) the Comprehensive warranty will void.
In the event of a claim the glider must be sent to Kontest GmbH. Kontest GmbH will repair the defective part(s) and restore the glider to flying condition as soon as possible. All shipping costs to be paid by the customer.
A maximum damage of € 1,000 incl. VAT. is covered. In case of higher damage the customer will pay the difference.
Only repairs from normal flying use are covered. This means for example that damage from fire, water, animals or theft are not covered.