Passenger 3

It was time for a new interpretation of tandem. The aim was to retain the popular agile and smooth PASSENGER handling and super take-off characteristics, but with significantly more power.

The PASSENGER 3 now combines these features in an impressive way. Significantly faster, significantly higher performance with solo handling characteristics. The low control pressure makes the PASSENGER 3 a very efficient tool for every tandem pilot. Designed for professional use, the PASSENGER 3 provides all the features you need to share your flying fun safely. The PASSENGER 3 has been redesigned from the ground up, the only thing that has remained is its good-natured nature and first-class handling, which is particularly noticeable with light control pressure. The sleek wing reacts precisely and without delay to control inputs and is very easy to turn into thermals. This means that the large wing area can easily be forgotten. Although the PASSENGER 3 makes up for its wing area in handling, this has a double effect on performance. The PASSENGER 3 works very efficiently in thermals and reliably converts them into height. The new concept with higher trim speed and larger surface area ensures economical operation, while the design also provides very good glide characteristics. When it comes to taking off with passengers, safety has double priority. Even in strong winds, the wing rises stably and slowly. The PASSENGER 3 is hardly affected by crosswinds. The canopy inflates in a controlled manner and without effort, even in zero wind, and rises reliably above the pilot. The low take-off speed results in a short take-off run and ensures a stress-free take-off, even with demanding passengers. The wing’s performance potential is also noticeable on landing and ensures very good flair behavior.

Chief designer Ernst Strobl has added various design innovations to the PASSENGER 3. Wafer-thin Nitinol reinforcements on the leading edge keep the profile shape under tension right from the bottom. The super-elastic nickel-titanium alloy allows strong deformations and quickly returns to its original shape thanks to the memory effect. Complex ballooning calculations in conjunction with optimized wing pre-tensioning ensure perfect airflow around the profile. The High Pressure Crossport Design (HPCD) optimizes the cross-ventilation of the crossports and creates a balanced internal pressure of the wing. At the rear, miniribs (MRB) and the Brake Gathering System (BGS) ensure efficient transmission of brake forces. The riser is equipped with smooth-running roller trimmers, which makes work much easier. The riser also has an ear attachment aid that can be fixed in two stages.