The TANDEM has received an LTF 1-2
This glider has a huge trim range as well as a large weight range, making this tandem the most versatile on the market. The huge trim range through positive and negative trimmer setting means that the tandem can both fly very fast as well as super slow. The LTF measured a top speed of 52km/h at the top weight of 220kg, and the glider still received an LTF1-2 even at this high speed and top end weight. Even at low speeds the TANDEM is amazingly versatile. At 130kg with trimmers full slow (this is usually not done!) the tandem still retained such good handling that it received the LTF1-2.

The wing is lighter than all previous Airwave tandems at just 8.6kg and is the best launching tandem we have ever made. The TANDEM is available in 3 colors.

THE MOST VERSATILE TANDEM ON THE MARKET

The Tandem is a state-of-the-art two seater paraglider for recreational and professional use. We’ve gone back to the drawing boardwith the Tandem design and created a whole new wing with new line layout and swept back tips for improved launch characteristics and a slightly higher aspect ratio than its predecessor to up the performance.

Design notes

One of the most important attributes that a professional tandem glider needs is consistently good launch characteristics. To achieve this we’ve changed the line layout to increase the number of suspended ribs. This means that the leading edge is loaded at more individual points than normal when forward launching ensuring a smooth, regular inflation. The resulting increase in lines has been offset by performance gains in
all other areas, and the extra longevity in launch characteristics make it well worthwhile.

Every flight ends with a landing. Flying other people around the sky and exposing them to our beautiful world is an immense responsibility and one thing we have to guarantee is that we can bring our passengers down safely. To that end, we have dedicated a large part of our development process to perfecting the landing characteristics of the Tandem. Feedback from professionals is that the Tandem has a highly effective flare and is one of the nicest gliders to land. Compared to the Scenic2, the Tandem is slightly smaller with a flat area of 41.5 sq m2. This is still larger than the average tandem but its larger surface area increases its performance, especially in sink rate.

The Tandem is certified with a massive weight range, 130 – 220 kg, and flies beautifully throughout the entire range. A trimmer system allows the pilot to adjust the handling and speed according to its payload. Professional Tandem pilots need no longer have two wings to cover all their passengers, or risk flying uninsured by carrying passengers that take them outside their glider’s certification.

More photos and technical info: HERE