Atis 2 (2006-2010)

The first generation of ATIS was some time ago the true benchmark for DHV 1–2 gliders. It was voted as the glider of a year by VOL LIBRE. The reviewers were enthusiastic about the glider and they expressed the pity to give the glider back.

And ATIS 2 is just new and we hope it could become not only new wing but also very reputable wing as well even though it will be difficult to rival the old generation.

ATIS 2 is just new in any point of view: new certification EN-B on CEN 926–1 and 926–2, new profile, new layout and new experience.

(EN B equals right now to the DHV 1–2 classification of the glider, the certification is DIFFERENT, and CEN 926–2 is different from DHV certification!)

The main distinctive features are:

High stability
Speed and ability to penetrate in the headwind
Low weight
Comfortable SKY handling
Thermalling
Predictable and easily controlled reactions during SIV manoeuvres (Simulation d’Incident en Vol)
Minimum sink rate and high glide ration

The main changes compared to the first generation of the glider:

New profile with lighter ribs concept and higher speed range…
New layout scheme
New design of stabilizers
Higher speed range with lower sink and higher glide efficiency
New, easy to use and highly efficient speed system
New geometry
New technology of the leading edge design
Trailing edge with velcro opening for easy cleaning of the canopy

ATIS 2 is also suitable for MPG and PG flying.

Each glider is delivered with:

free Porter bag
free T-shirt SKY TEAM

Colour scheme

Materials

Materials:

Canopy

The French company Porcher Sport, which is part of the NVC GROUP, supplies the glider fabric. In the last two years Porcher Marine have been heavily involved in fabric development; creating new and more durable coatings which has led to a new generation of materials that came to be known as New Skytex.

The new coating is much more resistant to abrasion, humidity and is UV resistance.

We use Skytex 9017 and coating E77A (bilateral water base coating that impregnates the fibres, rather than just the surface) for the top surface. The under surface of the wing is made from the same fabric with an E38A coating. The internal ribs are made from Skytex 9017 and the E29A coating.

The fabric is manufactured using the “Rip Stop” weave structure, out of superpolyamid (PA 6.6) by the American firm DU PONT.

Line scheme

The lines on the ATIS 2 are of the highest quality and are supplied by the German firm EDELRID. These lines create high resistance from mechanical abrasion as well as a high degree of length stability.

For the upper cascade we used ELDERID 7850–080 and 7850–130 lines. These lines are 1,0 and 1,3 mm in diameter; the core is manufactured out of “dyneema” and the outer sheath from polyester. The lower lines are manufactured out of 7850–240 with diameter 1,8mm, 7850–200 and 7850–160 line series with 1,6 and 1,5mm diameters. The core is made from “aramid” and the outer sheath is again made from polyester.

Risers

The risers are made from 20 mm wide webbing, it is manufactured by our supplier MOUKA TIŠNOV. The suspension lines are connected to the risers by means of quick links (mailons); which come from the French supplier Maillon Rapide.

In 2007 Sky Paragliders company was certified as a 100% SKYTEX partner for Porcher Marine fabrics. That allows us to use the latest development benefits and share them with all our pilots. Also the certification ensures that the whole glider is made of the same material and that SKY PARAGLIDERS do not combine the best available quality of Porcher with any other materials available in the market.