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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 begin-
ners 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 perfor-
mance 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 im-
proved 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 cham-
bers and accelerate re-inflation after collapse. The U Fly 2 now has split A’s to facilitate Big Ears and small-
er 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 perfor-
mance 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 compari-
son 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.
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 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 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 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 light-
weight, flexible and warm. Machine washable at 30 °.
AirCross Speed Arms
The AirCross Speed Arms not only look trendy but are also functional. Clothing wrin-
kles 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 Cap
The Aircross Cap 2.0 provides protection from intense sun, looks good and is of high quality. Elabo-
rately 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 windsock
Ideal for Take-off and Landing.
Length: 120cm
Diameter: 27cm
Material: PU coated ripstop nylon
AirCross Beanie
Toasty and warm the AirCross Beanie has a fleece inner band for added comfort
Black, one size
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.
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
Accessories
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 competi-
tion glider, AirCross the company was formed.
Initially the focus was on the competition market and the de-
sire 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 to-
gether and the company began to expand into the serial clas-
ses: 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 com-
plement of gliders in all serial classes, a tandem, an acro
wing and the U6.
AirCross have always been synonymous with amazing design and quality materi-
als. 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.