Pure XC | EN C
A new paradigm
The Bonanza 3 offers a whole new world of flying. Performance and speed has never been so accessible.
The Bonanza 3 is our new 2 liner Sports Class wing for XC pilots featuring our Wave Leading Edge Technology, inspired by the tubercles of the humpback whale. The delaying of the separation point at high angles of attack increases aerodynamic efficiency — meaning you climb faster and with more control.
- excellent climbing due to Wave Leading Edge technology
- excellent glide performance, the wing bites into lift and cuts through turbulence and sink
- high pitch stability in strong conditions
- very stable, especially on bar
- efficient steering and fast acceleration on bar
- high top speed
Technical Specifications
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat area (m2) | 19.53 | 21.20 | 23.00 | 24.88 | 26.90 |
| Flat span (m) | 11.09 | 11.56 | 12.04 | 12.52 | 13.02 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Projected area (m2) | 16.58 | 17.99 | 19.52 | 21.11 | 22.83 |
| Projected span (m) | 8.93 | 9.31 | 9.69 | 10.08 | 10.48 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 4.81 | 4.81 | 4.81 | 4.81 | 4.81 |
| Chord (m) | 2.14 | 2.27 | 2.32 | 2.41 | 2.51 |
| Number of cells | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.75 | 5.15 | 5.55 |
| Weight range (kg) | 60-75 | 75-90 | 85-100 | 95-110 | 105-125 |
| Ideal weight (kg) | 63-73 | 78-88 | 88-98 | 98-108 | 110-123 |
| Certification | EN C | EN C | EN C | EN C | EN C |
Designer notes
Designer Gin Seok Song explains the concept behind the Bonanza 3
“The design goal was not to push to the absolute limits of the “C” category, but to make a real XC wing that would be a natural successor to the Bonanza 2. It was also important to consider pilots progressing from high B wings like the Explorer series. By realising the Bonanza 3 as a 2 liner and with the Wave Leading Edge technology from the Boomerang 12, we were actually able to reduce the aspect ratio slightly, which makes the wing nicer to fly and more accessible. Of course, to fly this wing pilots still need to be well-practiced in active recovery techniques for 2 liners."
Gallery
Details
- Optimized profile with Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) for stability and performance
- 2 risers for true rear riser steering
- Speed system with Harken pulleys
- Unsheathed aramid lines with optimized diameters
- Mini-ribs on the trailing edge
- Gathering (reefing) system on the trailing edge
- Semi-light Myungjin and light Porcher fabrics selected for ideal compromise between durability and light weight
Materials
Canopy cloth
Upper surface leading edge: Myungjin MJ40 MF
Upper surface: Myungjin MJ32 MF
Lower surface: Porcher Skytex, 27 g/m²
Lines
Upper: Edelrid 8001 / 050 / 070 / 090 / 130 (unsheathed aramid)
Middle: Edelrid 8001 / 050 / 070 / 090 / 130 / 190 (unsheathed aramid)
Main: Edelrid 8001 090 / 130 / 190 / 230 / 280 / 340 (unsheathed aramid)
Colours
Included with your glider
Inner bag
Compression strap
GIN stickers
Repair kit
Inner bag
Compression strap
GIN stickers
