2023 Aeros Stranger2 Wing

Description

The Stranger2 wing has a wide speed range & good controllability in all flight modes.

Launch is easy – before the wing acquires launch speed, the effort on the control bar prevents early lift-off. After launching the wing smoothly acquires cruising speed 75-85 km/h (depending on the balance).

Pitch effort is acceptable at all speed range. Provided proper balance, considerable pitch effort is felt at the speed exceeding 100 km/h & at approaching stall speed (~ 55-52 km/h).

Stall is smooth, first the wing slumps, then drops the nose & starts picking up speed, if the pilot releases the control bar. The wing doesn’t tend to side-slip at stall. It is easily controllable, especially at coordinated control (pitch-roll). If the pilot used to fly with “stiff” wings before, it is recommended to start active manoeuvring step-by-step, after being accustomed to the Stranger’s behaviour at smoother control.

Despite good controllability, the wing is stable at turns (neither sliding, nor accelerating) & easily keeps on course at turbulent flights. Landing approach resembles that of an aircraft. Descending, even if the control bar is slightly pulled-in, Stranger easily picks up speed & for a relatively long time can fly using ground effect. At landing, even in strong surface turbulence, the wing has no problems in keeping on course & remaining wieldy until touching the ground.