Stream has been
designed on Stranger basis.
The main purpose of creating a new wing was increase of maximum
launch weight up to 450 kg, preserving at the same time Stranger's
flight performance
Stream wing has as wide speed range, as the
Stranger, note that the former's minimum speed is a bit lower
(50 km/h for a single-seater variant). Controllability of this wing
satisfies needs of an "average" pilot. It is not as control
sensitive, as the Stranger, but predictable at any speed and forgives
abrupt pitch control. Roll efforts are normal and allow easy changing
of bank angle from 45° to 45°. Launch is without any peculiarities
- after the take-off, while the wing has not acquired trimming speed,
there is some slight reverse effort on the control bar, which can
be balanced, if necessary. After the take-off the wing is trimmed
at cruising speed 80-85 km/h. Pitch effort at all speed range (from
50 to 110 km/h) have right gradient.
Stall is smooth and extended in time – first the
wing "parachutes" flat, then the nose pitches downward
and the wing starts acquiring speed. Reverse effort on the control
bar is minor. There is no tendency to asymmetric stall. The wing
is easy-controllable at coordinated control (pitch-roll). It is
stable at turns neither sliding nor accelerating and easily keeps
on course at turbulent flights. Stream is an ideal wing for cross
country flights, the pilot does not tire even in bumpiness. Landing
approach resembles that of an aircraft. Descending, Stream willingly
picks up speed and can land from the ground effect mode. If desired,
you can land Stream virtually from the parachuting mode, but vertical
speed at touchdown will be higher. At landing the wing is stable
and keeps well on course.
Due to its lifting capacity and stability in air
Stream is perfect for cross country flights, patrolling,
aerophotography, for fulfilling many application tasks, including
use in agriculture. The wing is suitable for flight training, as
it forgives many pilot's mistakes and does not play tricks. In its
training variant the wing can be furnished with control frame extension
for the instructor.
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STREAM in fly
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Antares hang block
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Trike AEROS 2 with wing STREAM
The wing is ready to be mounted
onto the trike
Stream wing with upper
surface made of
clear Trilam (Grille Polyester 180G) |