AirDesign Loco 16 2-Liner Mini Wing
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Loco – #Wackyracer
16 m² EN-C two-liner mini wing
The Loco is deliberately difficult to pigeonhole: a 16.34 m², 2.59 kg two-liner combining mini-wing simplicity with performance-wing architecture. AirDesign developed it for fast, dynamic flying across coastal soaring, mountains and other situations where compact size and substantial speed range are part of the brief.
Cloudbase perspective
This is not a conventional small paraglider chosen simply by matching body weight to a size chart. With only one 16 m² size, loading has a major influence on speed and behaviour. The Loco is therefore a specialist wing for suitably experienced pilots who understand small-wing loading and want its particular combination of compactness, two-line efficiency and speed. It should not be treated as a progression shortcut because it carries an EN-C certification.
Construction and features
- Two-liner architecture
- SUPERLIGHT construction
- WINGLETS
- VORTEX HOLES
- CROSS SHARK-NOSE
- NOSE GUARD PATCHES
- NITINOL RODS and FLEX-RODS
- 3D-CUT
- MINI RIBS
- RAZOR EDGE with full internal seams
- UNSHEATHED & COLORED LINES
- SUPERLIGHT DYNEEMA RISERS
- BS PULLEY CONNECTOR
Technical Specifications
| Size | 16 |
|---|---|
| Area flat | 16.34 m² |
| Area projected | 14.12 m² |
| Span flat | 8.91 m |
| Span projected | 7.21 m |
| Aspect ratio flat | 4.86 |
| Aspect ratio projected | 3.69 |
| Cells | 34 |
| Weight | 2.59 kg |
| Take-off weight | 60–90 kg |
| LTF / EN category | EN-C |
| EN 926-1 | Up to 120 kg |
Materials
Sail: Porcher Skytex 27 Classic II top and bottom; Porcher Skytex 27 hard ribs. Lines: Edelrid 8001/U. Risers: Edelrid Taurus 3.7 mm Dyneema rope. Maillons: 4.3 mm JOO-TECH/Korea.
Delivery
- Glider
- AirPack 50/50
- Goodies
- Repair materials and AirDesign stickers
Contact Cloudbase if you want to discuss whether the Loco and its fixed 16 m² size are appropriate for your experience, intended use and all-up flying weight.