Little Cloud Goose
The first thing you notice unravelling the Goose is it is very, very stubby. Like, mid-90s beginner glider kind of stubby – but with a rather wickedly thin profile.
An aspect ratio of 4.7 may not seem that mild, but combined with its huge cell openings it resembles more of a kite than a paraglider.
Pulling up, the Goose rises from its grassy nest not quite as rapidly as you might expect, given its short lines, but this proves a real boon in the stronger winds you can fly her in.
Off the ground is where the power really comes through. The glider is pitched slightly forward of standard paragliders, meaning a wicked amount of acceleration in the last few upper inches of brake travel, and you’ll be looping in less than two wingovers if you’re not careful…
Read the full review plus a guide to how to fly miniwings in Cross Country 152 (March / April 2014).
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