ICARO CYBER2 User Manual - page 22
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Our design team conducted many hours of flying prototypes combined with
Michael Nesler's Fly CAD FD Paraglider Design Software to create a glider con-
sistent with the legacy of ICARO´s famous Laminar hang gliders.
Our main design goal was to develop sophisticated wing profiles that result in
maximum safety combined with well belanced handling. These profiles were cal-
culated and designed one by one. In combination with an optimised leading edge,
we created a paraglider with high safety factor.
The leading edge is reinforced with Mylar inserts which results in easier inflations,
and more performance and stability while flying accelerated.
The use of extensive internal v-ribs makes the canopy more stable, especially in
turbulence, and maintains a cleaner, more tensioned, wing profile. This also cau-
ses the loads to be distributed more uniformly throughout the glider, allowing for
an increase in aspect ratio while simultaneously reducing the number of line
attachment points.
As a result of optimal use of v-ribs, the canopy is only connected to lines at every
second cell. Further, the line plan of the CYBER2 is reduced to just two line
levels. Less lines lead to less drag and an increase in glide performance.
Brake lines are attached to each cell of the canopy. Combined with many hours
or refining and trim work by our test pilots, we have achieved very desirable hand-
ling. The brake configuration also makes the CYBER2, especially in extreme
situations and extreme turns, easier to control and provides great feedback to the
pilot. Pilot input is direct and responsive. The brake handles contain a removable
reinforcement made of fibreglass.
The risers of the CYBER2 are designed for easy use in 4+1 style. This ensures
pilots always have a familiar riser configuration and easy access to the big ears
manoeuvre.
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CYBER2
Design
The design brief for the CYBER2 was to create a glider within the safety of the
DHV 1 class that would be bombproof in all conditions while still providing an agile
and easy handling. We designed it to meet the highest expectations of experien-
ced teachers who want an optimum for their pupils´first steps, without leaving the
safety of the DHV1 class. Handling of the CYBER2 is direct, easy and well bal-
anced.
Technical Specifications:
Standard colour scheme of CYBER2 is
blue/black/white and red/black/white.
Other colours are available via special order..
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Size
S
M
L
Flat surface area
m2
25,6
28,4
30,7
Projected areal
m2
23,7
26,3
29,3
Flat surface span
m
11,6
12,2
12,8
Aspect ratio
5,3
5,3
5,3
No. Cells
40
40
40
Take off Weight
kg
65-85
80-105
100-125
V trim
km/h
35-37
35-37
35-37
V max
km/h
>47
>47
>47
No. Risers
4+1
4+1
4+1
Weight
kg
5,7
5,9
6,1
Certification
DHV
1 GH
1 GH
1 GH