Advance Alpha 7

Alpha 7 - Entry Level paraglider by Advance

Spread your wings like a bird, step lightly into the air and simply fly away: the ALPHA 7 is your perfect partner for making this a reality. Latest technology combined with the highest quality materials ensure your pleasure and safety while you learn, and for long afterwards. Maximum flying fun guaranteed.

 

FAQ

Why is the ALPHA 7 an especially good beginner wing?

The ALPHA 7 demonstrates a high safety margin and very easy handling. This becomes evident even before takeoff. The new “Easy Connect System” helps the pilot clip into the risers safely and conveniently.

In flight the ALPHA 7 has a marked desire to return to steady flight. This means that a novice pilot’s incorrect or overenthusiastic control demands only create modest energy changes, and the wing quickly returns to its original flying condition.

The ALPHA 7 is considerably lighter than the previous Alpha. In addition, stall characteristics have been further improved. The stall point is much lower and can only be reached though markedly raised brake line loading.

What makes the ALPHA 7 so easy to take off?

The ALPHA 7 starts particularly easily because it is very light: thanks to the innovative line concept and intricate diagonal rib construction the wing save many metres of line, and both these features reduce ALPHA 7 weight. Takeoff preparation and the takeoff itself both become simpler. The lines are quickly sorted, and the lighter canopy easily rises and remains above the pilot, without overshooting.

How is the ALPHA 7 different from a basic beginner wing?

The inside of the ALPHA 7 wing partly consists of “Sliced Diagonals”. This elaborate technology, usually found in high classification paragliders, saves a lot of line by a more efficient sharing of canopy loads. Once again this contributes to noticeable A class performance improvement. In addition, the ALPHA 7 benefits from “3D-Shaping”. This achieves a very smooth profile surface in the critical nose area, improving airflow and performance. These qualities, plus an expanded weight range, clearly set the ALPHA 7 apart from a typical beginner glider.

Can I continue to fly my ALPHA 7 after my basic training?

Definitely: it was designed with this specifically in mind. The ALPHA 7 has high passive safety. This means that it looks after itself and quickly returns to normal flight if the canopy is disturbed. Even in thermals the wing flies in a very stable manner, and transmits a sense of calm and reassurance to its pilot.

In addition to this the ALPHA 7 is easy to fly, and provides a real step up in glide performance as a result of its new line concept, and other refinements (see previous questions). The ALPHA 7 is one of the fastest A class paragliders and is still a lot of fun long after the school is over.

How can the ALPHA 7 be so robust despite its lighter weight?

New analysis technology enables the stresses in the structure to be accurately simulated, therefore the ideal construction material can be specifically chosen for each part. The ALPHA 7 inner life could therefore be made very light but also strong. The “Smart Sail System” at the leading edge also contributes to strength and long life. Here the Ripstop fabric is exactly aligned with local tension to prevent fabric distortion.

How could I use the extended weight range?

When developing the ALPHA 7 we kept the new generation of budding acro pilots in mind: so the extended upper weight limit of the EN/LTF-A classification for 22, 24, 26, 28 and 31 sizes lies around 15 kg above the recommended weight ranges. ALPHA 7 pilots can choose whether they prefer a glider with the best climbing performance of the normal weight range, or the handling of a higher wing loading. In an extended weight range the ALPHA 7 has a higher trim speed, and a more dynamic and agile flying characteristic. The ALPHA 7 keeps its EN/LTF-A certification in the extended weight range – testament to its innate passive safety.

Does the ALPHA 7 have paramotor certification?

The ALPHA 7 has in all sizes a DGAC paramotor certification. Technical data and information about use, flight behavior and approvals can be found in the supplement to the ALPHA 7 manual. There are special Hybrid Risers for paramotoring.

What makes Advance products special among other paragliders?

From ALPHA to OMEGA a basic principle applies to all ADVANCE paragliders: when developing new products we always incorporate tried and trusted details acquired over our 30 year experience, along with the useful innovations. Our trademark winglets, for example. Even on the ALPHA 7 these are still reducing induced drag (vortex-effect) and improving directional stability. Or there’s the “Ring-Raff-System”: when turning is called for the ALPHA 7 wingtip is braked first, where the most effective yawing moment takes effect. This makes steering harmonised and precise, and handling more direct.

Together with our high demands on quality and passion for detail this principle creates fully-finished state-of-the-art products.

TECHNICAL DATA

DATA

ALPHA 7		22	24	26	28	31
Flat surface	m2	22.1	24.0	26.1	28.5	31.9
Projected surface	m2	19.2	20.8	22.4	24.4	27.4
Recommended takeoff weight	kg	50-70	60-80	70-95	85-110	100-130
Increased takeoff weight	kg	70-85	80-95	95-110	110-125	130-145
Glider weight	kg	4.2	4.5	4.75	5.15	5.7
Span	m	10.4	10.8	11.3	11.8	12.5
Projected span	m	8.4	8.7	9.0	9.4	9.9
Aspect ratio		4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8
Projected aspect ratio		3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6
Max. chord	m	2.66	2.77	2.89	3.02	3.19
Number of cells		38	38	38	38	38
Number of risers		3+1	3+1	3+1	3+1	3+1
Certification Recommended takeoff weight		EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A
Certification increased takeoff weight		EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A	EN/LTF A

MATERIALS

Leading edge	Skytex 38 universal
Upper surface	Skytex 38 universal
Designstripe	Skytex 38 universal
Lower surface	Skytex 40 Easyfly
Profiles	Skytex 40 hard finish
Unsuspended profiles	Skytex 40 hard finish
Main lines	A-6843-370, -280, -230, -180, -140
Gallery lines	A-6843-140, DSL 070
Brake lines	DSL 070, DFL 115
Steering lines	A-7850-240
Risers	Polyester 22mm, 1200daN
Quick links	MR Delta 3.5mm / S22

 

Scope of Delievry

1.)COMFORTPACK 4

2.)COMPRESSBAG

3.)REPAIR KIT

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Spectra 

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Paramotor risers

Its exceptional take off character and pronounced damping in all axes make the ALPHA 7 ideally suited to paramotor flying. All sizes have DGAC paramotor certification. Paramotor risers with trimmers are available as an option, and the trimmers can be stowed away in the main carabiners for free flight.

Paramotor risers features

Paramotor weight ranges

Trimmers in use

The hybrid risers are equipped with trimmers. This allows the torque of the engine to be balanced and the cruising speed to be adjusted in flight.

Trimmers stowed

For flying without a motor, the trimmers must be hooked into the carabiner and fixed to maintain mountain flight certification. The hybrid risers also have a foot accelerator, which is used when flying without a motor.

Paramotor risers details

Provided that it is equipped with the Hybrid-Risers appropriate to the ALPHA 7 has EN / LTF certification as a paraglider.

Sizes 22, 24, 26, 28 and 31 have DGAC certification for motor flying.

Relevant certified weight ranges are 50-120 kg (size 22), 60-135 kg (size 24), 70-155 kg (size 26), 85-180 kg (size 28) and 100-210 kg (size 31).

More information and technical data you can find in the manual (see downloads).

Paramotor risers Article numbers

11216 22/24

11217 26

11218 28

11219 31

Downloads

ALPHA 7 product presentation (pdf)

ALPHA 7 getting started (pdf)

ALPHA 7 user manual (pdf)

ALPHA 7 line plan (pdf)

Paramotor (with paramotor risers):

ALPHA 7 paramotor manual (pdf)

ALPHA 7 paramotor risers - compatible wings (pdf)

For more details please contact us. Team  XCWIINGS is always available to  wing your  magical paragliding journey.