The Arak is a great glider. It really looked after to me in some really wild thermals in Bulgaria and gave me my first 50k +. I didn't however feel that it's performance on bar was not significantly better than my previous low B. I went for the Rook after 25/30 hours on the Arak. Much quicker, particularly on bar with better glide. An easy transition. Not quite as easy to launch as the Arak, not that it overshot etc but rather that it needed the A's to get it through the power zone. Hope that helps.
Hi Osman, I've never had a collapse on the Rook other ones induced by me and it behaved impeccably. Ears are tidy and don't flap and come out easily. I haven't done B line stalls either as I'm not keen on them as a descent technique. I've used Swiss spiral, one big ear and turn with the ear on the outside to get down ahead of a storm front though and that works really well.
That was a great flight! Where is this side? I have done a fair amount of flying in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia with an NYOS RS and Cuba. I just purchased the Swing Arcus 2 RS. Cannot wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing your video.
I knew you were good... the Brit Acro Team Danny, Jack Tony Rob always defer to your opinion experience ... mate I knew 90%.... but 10% you remind me that Im rusty.... stabilo wrapping etc One of the best... considered ... compete... safety n confidence chats.... ever. Thx Lee...
Absolutely Brilliant introduction on the subject of building up the knowledge & confidence of a Pilot in Command. Many thanks for sharing. Best wishes for 2021, enjoyable flights & Safe Landings to all.
Unfortunately our annual trip to Bulgaria was cancelled so I haven't had the opportunity to fly in really strong conditions. I have flown it in fairly rowdy air and it is well behaved and gives an excellent feel. I use speed bar a lot and this is perhaps an area where the Rook 3 excels. Solid, quick and a very good glide ratio. Hope that helps.
Hi Harry, I tried the Iota and Maestro. The Iota was nice but didn’t feel special and the Maestro was too connected for me. The Rook has, for me, a really nice balance and is perhaps a bit quicker. Very efficient in Thermals and simply a joy to fly. Try one! 😁
@@richardfroggatt5294 Magnezium and Kalium helps. Kalium in banana. Magnesium is good combined with gluckosamin for joints. Maestro collapsed in the Alps violently in strong conditions. PHI Maestro designed for flatland XCs. Here is my video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2arKYTQM6q8.html
Rook 3 sporty in da air???? What would you say flying with Phi Maestro than? Dont be nervous, your hand was shaking. Its a relax wing. I think Rook 3 is very calm like Swing Nyos Rs but R3 has more climbing and gliding performance. I tested for 3 hours in the Slovenian alps. I wish amazing XC flights! This wing is designed for relaxed XC records. Believe me. I have Lightness 3 too!!! Keep on filming, I liked every seconds, nice music .Safe landings!! Ciao, AirGabor
It is a very calm wing, even with the Lightness 3! Unfortunately I have a slight hereditary problem with my right arm and hand, it always shakes! 🥴 ciao
Congratulations for your new harness! I’m very interested in this harness. Can you sit in the seat in case of very severe turbulence or in case of a flight incident? Thank you in advance for your reply and nice flights.
Congratulations on your new harness and thank you for sharing your thoughts.ay I ask why did you go with the lightness 3 instead of the gto light? I'm considering both but leaning towards the lightness 3.
A couple of friends have the GTO and love it. I didn’t want a “tail” as it looks as if I would know what I am doing! The Advance is extremely well made and is very user friendly.
Hi Paul, it is a great wing and flies on rails. I've had a couple of fairly significant collapses in very rough air but the wing sorts itself out before I can even look up! I like the wing so much I now have 2! One lightweight in S and a standard in M
Paul von Düsseldorf. We’re all different and best to take advice from your instructor. What I can say is that the Arcus RS is as easy to fly as the Skywalk Mescal 5 A wing. In some ways maybe easier.
It is truly amazing. Smoothes out the bumps and flies on rails yet gives all the feedback you need and so easy to launch. Also outclimbs much higher class wings. I've lost weight so now have the RS Lite in small and my medium is for sale on Skyads. Friend tried mine and he's ordered one to replace Gin Atlas.
