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The Tucan is a breakthrough in tandem design with high performance achieved within a DHV 1-2 glider.
No longer is there a difference between a performance tandem and a co mmercial tandem, with the Tucan you have both worlds in one glider. This performance has been acheived by using our unique diagonal structure which results in a low overall line length, a clean sail cut, a completely new frontal section and planform.
With its low stall speed, high energy retention take-off and landings are easy as well as forgiving. The Tucan is a pleasure to thermal, with direct, light and precise handling.
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> Complex internal diagonal structure which results in fewer lines and a clean upper surface.
> The diagonal ribs are made of a lighter fabric and are are placed on A,B,C and D lines.
> No external stitching on top-surface for durability and better finish.
> Span-wise tapes to spread loading.
> B-Line handles with 2:1 pulley, a very important safety feature.
> Trimmers to reduce brake pressure. |
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| tucan > technical data |
| size |
one size |
| area (m2) |
43.15 |
| projected area (m2) |
37.76 |
| span (m) |
14.70 |
| projected span (m) |
12.12 |
| aspect ratio |
5.01 |
| projected aspect ratio |
3.89 |
| max chord (m) |
3.58 |
| min chord (m) |
0.90 |
| nº cells |
51 |
| line length (m) |
8.83 |
| canopy weight (kg) |
11.9 |
| all-up weight (kg) |
140-220 |
| max speed trim* (km/h) |
42 |
| DHV certification |
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 |
| v-ribs: |
34 g/m2 |
| rib reinforcement: |
Dacrón 310 g/m2 |
| trailing edge reinforcement: |
Polyester 175 g/m2 |
| lines: |
Sheathed Kevlar
A,B 2.2 mm · C,D 1.7 mm · Uppers 1.1 mm |
| shackles: |
Mailon Rapide |
| risers: |
Polyester 25 mm |
certification
| This glider is certified DHV 1-2 with the standard production trimmers. |
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| tucan > colours |
| This glider comes in Six Standard Colours: |
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green |
blue |
blue-gold |
purple |
purple-gold |
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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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| tucan > reviews |
Aérial magazine, July-August 2001
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«…the Tucan is a good balance of precision, performance and stability that reminds of the Quarx."
«…reassuring in feel, the Tucan is also precise and agreeable at climbing in thermals…» «The wing inflates quickly and comes up evenly, requiring assistance with zero wind. In nil wind the Tucan does not overfly the pilot and lifts off at low speed…» «…the brake travel is progressive…»
> read full review
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| tucan > 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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| tucan > 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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| tucan > 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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| tucan > 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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| tucan > 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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