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BiGolden

 
BiGolden 
 

 
BiGolden 

The BiGolden has been designed as the tandem glider for both professional and experienced recreational pilots. Its excellent overall performance and direct, comfortable handling make the BiGolden particularly well suited for cross-country flying.

Construction characteristics
Partial V-rib technology
Very clear line layout
Split line for comfortable big ears
Risers with trimmers
All of the sewing and stitching is internal

Flight characteristics
Very easy inflation and ground handling
Excellent take-off characteristic (even in nil wind)
Comfortable handling and climb rate
Low brake pressure
Large speed range
Easy landings
B-stall for emergency descents

 

BiGolden
3842
Flat Area [m2] 38.10 41.36
Projected area [m2] 32.80 35.62
Span [m] 14.04 14.62
Projected span [m] 11.83 12.32
Aspect ratio - 5.17 5.17
Projected aspect ratio - 4.26 4.26
Max. chord [m] 3.32 3.46
Min. chord [m] 0.69 0.72
Number of cells - 52 52
Line consumption [m] 448.8 467.5
Weight of the glider [kg] 7.6 8.0
Take-off weight range [kg] 115 - 180 140 - 210
Certification - SHV-Biplace DHV 1-2, SHV Biplace
Basic speed * km/h 38-40 38-40
Max. speed * km/h 45+ 45+
Min. sink rate * m/s 1.1 1.1
Gliding ratio * - 8+ 8+
*These data are valid at the mid-point of weight range.
Note: performance data are dependant upon the wing loading, type of harness and position of the pilot. 

 
 
Standard color Combination

Blue - Grey
 Blue - Orange
 Sangria
Sangria - Grey

 

Homologation: / BiGolden 38 / BiGolden 42 /

Line Concept: all sizes-DVH, all sizes-SHV (download in format PDF)

User Manual: (download in format PDF)




 

Specification of materials Canopy
Upper Sail ......... Porcher Marine 9092 New SKYTEX, E85A - Evolution, 45 g/m2
Bottom Sail ........ Porcher Marine 9017 New SKYTEX, E38A - Classic, 40 g/m2
Ribs ................... Porcher Marine 9092 New SKYTEX, E29A-Hard Finish, 45 g/m2
Reinforcements ... Dacron 160 g/m2 , Scrimm 180 g/m2
Thread ........... Baner PES
Suspension lines
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-100 -1.1 - strength min. 100 daN
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-130 -1.3 - strength min. 130 daN
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-160 -1.4 - strength min. 160 daN
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-200 -1.6 - strength min. 200 daN
Edelrid Aramid 6843-160 -1.5 - strength min. 160 daN
Edelrid Aramid 6843-200 -1.8 - strength min. 200daN
Edelrid Aramid 6843-240 -2.1 - strength min. 240 daN
Edelrid Aramid 6843-340 -2.4 - strength min. 340 daN
Risers
Risers .................. PAD 1,6/25 mm- strength 1300 daN
Pulleys ................. AustriAlpin-Parafly; Riley
Karabiners ........... Maillon Rapide, Inox 4.0 mm