Ozone believe their new school wing, the Atom 3 to be one of the safest and simplest-to-use wings they ever flown.
It replaces the Element series of intro school gliders, and is designed for all levels of student training from first flights to soaring, top landing, thermalling and qualification.
Particular attention has been made to the inflation behavior and ground-handling characteristics. A new concept of significantly shorter overall line lengths and a super-simple riser design help the Atom 3 to make paragliding as easy as it can be.
In nil-wind conditions, the inflation is incredibly easy, occurring with minimal input and without deformation of the chord or leading edge. Actually, there is no need to even use the A risers; the Atom 3 it inflates with the lightest of forward pressure, yet the leading edge remains strong and open even when forced by heavy-handed inputs.
Ozone say the Atom 3 is simple to fly, and gives good feedback through the risers though it is well damped in roll and pitch with progressive brake pressure. It has “exceptionally long” brakes, say Ozone, and a very slow stall speed so inadvertent stalls are very unlikely,
A low price, high durability, overall ease of use, and uncompromised safety have all combined to make this glider the favoured workhorse for instructors and schools. The Atom 3 is the wing that we would have liked to learn on!
It is certified EN A in S and M sizes, with XXS, XS and L to follow which will cover all-up weights of 45-125kg in all.
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