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The Ambar is an entry level intermediate glider for all newly qualified pilots. It has been designed to fly with maximum safety in all situations.
It has easy launching and precise handling which makes ground-handling simple. With it's low stall speed and long brake travel, the glider is safe and fun. The full range of the speed system can be used with confidence in all conditions.
With the Ambar you can enjoy every flight while concentrating on improving your flying skills & experience.
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> The Ambar has a platform and a frontal section design that gives it maximum stability through the full speed range.
> The diagonal ribs are set at triangular angles to the A, B, C and D lines, resulting in a clean top surface.
> It has no external sewing giving longer wear and better finish as a result.
> It has reduced lines, fewer attachment points and an efficient profile which gives the Ambar a great performance for its category. |
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| ambar > technical data |
| size |
25 |
27 |
29 |
32 |
| area (m2) |
24.9 |
26.8 |
28.8 |
31.5 |
| projected area (m2) |
21.87 |
23.55 |
25.29 |
27.67 |
| span (m) |
10.79 |
11.19 |
11.60 |
12.13 |
| projected span (m) |
8.926 |
9.262 |
9.596 |
10.038 |
| aspect ratio |
4.67 |
4.67 |
4.67 |
4.67 |
| projected aspect ratio |
3.64 |
3.64 |
3.64 |
3.64 |
| max chord (m) |
2.855 |
2.96 |
3.07 |
3.21 |
| min chord (m) |
0.65 |
0.67 |
0.70 |
0.73 |
| nº cells |
35 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
| line length (m) |
6.56 |
6.80 |
7.05 |
7.37 |
| all-up weight (kg) |
60-85 |
75-95 |
85-105 |
95-120 |
| min-max speed* (km/h) |
20-45 |
20-45 |
20-45 |
20-45 |
| max speed trim* (km/h) |
36 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
| AFNOR certification |
standard |
standard |
standard |
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| DHV certification |
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1-2 |
1-2 |
* speeds taken with pilot in middle of the weight range and standard lines at sea level. |
construction
| cloth: |
Nylon Porcher Marine Skytex 44 g/m2 |
| rib reinforcement: |
Dacrón 310 g/m2 |
| trailing edge reinforcement: |
Polyester 175 g/m2 |
| lines: |
Kevlar 1.1/1.7 mm |
| maillons (quick links): |
Stainless steel 4 mm |
| risers: |
Polyamida 20 mm |
certification
| Certified Standard in AFNOR and DHV 1-2 with the standard production speed system. |
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| ambar > colours |
| This glider comes in Five Standard Colours: |
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gold |
white |
red |
purple |
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Custom Colours
It is possible to have your Windtech glider made in custom colours but keeping the original design (pattern) of the wing. The colours are limited to those available for the glider material. |
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Logo Service
We provide a full service to have logos put on your new Windtech glider (eg. company or sponsor logos, artwork, etc). The cost for this would depend on the size and complexity of the logo. |
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Fly-man glider transfer
Add some unique style to your new Windtech glider with this great looking 4m wide transfer of the Flyman, Windtech's flying mascot. You can tell us where you want it, or put it on yourself. |
| All orders with non-standard options or flyman transfer have an extra cost and a longer delivery time, depending on how long it takes to get in materials and production. If you are interested in any of these opciones please consult your dealer about your requirements. |
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| ambar > reviews |
Gleitschrim magazine, May 2000
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«…the Ambar’s handling is actually excellent, the tuning of brake pressure and travel very well balanced…»
«…The brilliant handling and excellent thermic flight characteristics, combined with high safety will particularly appeal to the thermalling pilot…»
«…Because of the wing’s agility, getting into a spiral dive is a lot of fun and high sink rates are easily achieved…»
> read full review
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Fly and Glide magazine, May 2000
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«…High quality materials, neat workmanship: The quality of Windtech is convincing…»
«…Launching is pure enjoyment. The Ambar requires only a slight effort and little guidance…»
«…(The Ambar) fulfils the requirements of a beginner wing excellently: Effortless and easy launching and ground handling combined with forgiving flying characteristics in all situations…»
> read full review
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Noel Whittall, Ambar Review
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One of a series of reviews of new gliders for club fliers by well-known pilot and author Noel Whittall.
«… The Ambar is one of the new breed of intermediate gliders which manage to blend safety and performance in a way that would have been hard to imagine a few years ago…»
«…Make a note of this! The Ambar must be one of the easiest gliders to inflate and launch…»
> read full review
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| ambar > photos |
| In this section you will find a selected gallery of pictures of the glider. |
Notice that some of the wings in this gallery could have custom colours.
This feature is indicated with a text tag in the slide framing. |
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 Click over the image to get a closer view.
+ Click below on the high resolution link to get huge size image. |
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| ambar > brochure |
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| Here you can download a PDF of this glider's brochure. |
| Inside it you will find pictures, colour options and logo design, planform and line layout graphics, technical specifications and design features, certification and construction, for this glider. |
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| ambar > line diagrams |
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| Here you can download this glider's line diagrams… |
| These line diagrams are useful if you need to check or replace a line. To ensure quality of service and a good repair job, always use an approved Windtech repair centre. |
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| ambar > quality control |
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Each and every wing has a checklist passed though our strict quality control in the factory. This includes line measurement, ground inflation and flight testing. If there was not the opportunity to test fly your glider before you received it then you should get your dealer, or an experienced pilot or qualified instructor, to test fly the glider for you before you fly it.
Note that each glider has a unique sticker attached to the centre cell with the serial number, type of glider, size and weight range. |
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We recommend that your first flight on your new glider be on a gentle slope in calm conditions before making any further higher flights, just to check the glider completely and for you to get used to flying it.
You should use the same class of harness, and restrict the width of the chest strap, according to the glider's certification as advised by the certification body.
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For you own safety, we strongly recommend the use of back protection, helmet and Windtech WindSOS reserve. |
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| ambar > warranty |
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All Windtech wings carry a two-year guarantee from defects due to materials or manufacturing.
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If a product is deemed to be defective by Windtech, this included warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product or part only. |
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Windtech will not be responsible for any costs, losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of this product.
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Windtech is not responsible for mailing costs or material costs used other than what is found to be defective.
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Windtech warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear & tear including damage due to excessive sun exposure, damage caused by improper handling & damage caused by anything other than defects in material & workmanship. |
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