Discus

Details

Aeros has been working on an intermediate design for about 3 years, but had not made it the priority that was warranted. The first prototype of the current design was flying in the spring of 2002 and U.S. Aeros received the first prototype during the summer for testing. After receiving this glider, U.S. Aeros' VP, Sunny Venesky worked with the designers at the Aeros factory to fine tune the glider to get it ready for the market — keeping in mind the criteria needed to make this glider a big hit. That criteria being:

very stable on tow (without a fin)

very stable in roll — mindlessly predictable handling

very easy to land

vg operation that actually does something

The result is a glider that we're extremely proud of. The Discus is a very stable glider with respectable performance, and the easiest to land glider that Aeros has ever produced!

Discus' design is unusual for Aeros wings. It's our first glider with curved tips. That was a successful debut: a balanced compromise between stability and controllability makes the glider affordable for pilots who have just learned soaring and pleasant for experienced masters. The wing is comfortable to fly and easy to land, it has wide speed range. Moreover, it is very stable on tow. The variable geometry mechanism allows to control sail tension in the air, optimizing the glider's configuration according to flight condition.

Features include: curve tips, wire braced washout tube — allowing for reduction in reflex bridles, Aeros' impeccable sail work, standard with Finsterwalder aerofoil hardware and speedbar, is available in an optional 2.4 m (7 ft) breakdown length.

Our research on this prototype has us expecting many advanced pilots to sell their topless wings and go back to a glider that is fun, easy to fly and land as well as very respectable in performance.

You can believe us when we tell you that this glider may outshine the leading competitors at this market.