Advance Omega

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Omega
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Omega 5
Role Paraglider
National origin Switzerland
Manufacturer Advance Thun SA
Status In production (Omega XAlps, 2016)

The Advance Omega is a series of Swiss single-place, paragliders, designed and produced by Advance Thun of Thun.[1]

Design and development[]

The Omega was designed as the competition glider in the company's line.[1]

The design has progressed through many generations of models, from the original Omega, through the Omega 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 to the Omega XAlps, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their rough wing area in square metres.[1]

The Omega XAlps variant was developed as a specially lightened model, for cross country bivouac flying, involving flying, camping and hiking.[2]

Operational history[]

The Omega XAlps was flown by Chrigel Maurer and Sebastian Huber in the 2015 Red Bull X-Alps competition. They flew 1,000 km (620 mi) over seven days and placed first and second respectively.[2]

Variants[]

Omega 5 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has wing area of 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR certified.[1]
Omega 5 27
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has wing area of 26.0 m2 (280 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR certified.[1]
Omega 5 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.2 m2 (314 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR certified.[1]
Omega 7 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.22 m (40.1 ft) span wing has wing area of 23.7 m2 (255 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The glider weight is 5.95 kg (13 lb) and the take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). Glide ratio is 10:1.[3]
Omega 7 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.77 m (41.9 ft) span wing has wing area of 25.89 m2 (278.7 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The glider weight is 6.35 kg (14 lb) and the take-off weight range is 80 to 103 kg (176 to 227 lb). Glide ratio is 10:1.[3]
Omega 7 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 13.29 m (43.6 ft) span wing has wing area of 28.05 m2 (301.9 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The glider weight is 6.75 kg (15 lb) and the take-off weight range is 90 to 116 kg (198 to 256 lb). Glide ratio is 10:1.[3]
Omega 7 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.73 m (45.0 ft) span wing has wing area of 29.91 m2 (321.9 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The glider weight is 7.15 kg (16 lb) and the take-off weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). Glide ratio is 10:1.[3]
Omega 8 23
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.32 m (40.4 ft) span wing has wing area of 22.55 m2 (242.7 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The glider weight is 5.4 kg (12 lb) and the take-off weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).[4]
Omega 8 25
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.86 m (42.2 ft) span wing has wing area of 24.5 m2 (264 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The glider weight is 5.7 kg (13 lb) and the take-off weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb).[4]
Omega 8 27
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 13.38 m (43.9 ft) span wing has wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The glider weight is 6.0 kg (13 lb) and the take-off weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb).[4]
Omega 8 29
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.87 m (45.5 ft) span wing has wing area of 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft), 73 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The glider weight is 6.4 kg (14 lb) and the take-off weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb).[4]
Omega XAlps 22
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has wing area of 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.9:1. The glider weight is 3.40 kg (7 lb) and the take-off weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF D certified.[2]
Omega XAlps 24
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has wing area of 24.8 m2 (267 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.9:1. The glider weight is 3.55 kg (8 lb) and the take-off weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF D certified.[2]

Specifications (Omega 5 24)[]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.6:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b c d Advance Thun SA. "Omega XAlps". advance.ch. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d Advance Thun SA. "Omega 7 Technical details". advance.ch. Archived from the original on 25 September 2006. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d Advance Thun SA. "Omega 8". advance.ch. Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2016.

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