The ADVANCE ALPHA 8 DLS is an innovative lightweight glider for beginners,
which combines the advantages of a classic beginner's wing with modern lightweight technology. Thanks to its optimised design, it weighs up to 800g less than the standard version without compromising on safety.
The ALPHA 8 DLS is characterised by the following features:
- Higher glide performance than the Alpha 8 Classic
- Ideal for hike & fly adventures thanks to its low weight
- Perfectly suited for touring
- Also enables beginners to make their first cross-country flights
- Maintains the high passive safety of the ALPHA series
The ALPHA 8 DLS opens up new opportunities for beginners to develop their flying skills while benefiting from a lightweight, versatile glider. It is the ideal choice for ambitious beginners who are looking for a safe yet powerful companion for their first flying adventures.
EASY
Lift off with ease
The ALPHA series stands out with its clear line setup and colour-coded risers and brake handles, making ground handling especially intuitive. The wing launches effortlessly and is exceptionally easy to fly, thanks to its balanced pitch and roll behaviour.
SAFE
Total confidence
With features like extended brake travel, the ALPHA series offers exceptional safety margins. This allows you to gradually explore new manoeuvres and tackle challenges with ease. Thanks to its high turbulence absorption, you’ll enjoy a smooth and steady flight every time.
FUN
Joy of flying
The responsive, dynamic handling combined with high passive safety makes flying pure fun. With the versatile ALPHA DLS, you can embark on Hike & Fly adventures and travel with confidence and ease.
- Product number
- 20250000
- Manufacturer
- Advance
- Brand
- Advance
- EN
- A
MAXIMUM PASSIVE SAFETY
The profile has state-of-the-art Air Scoop technology, offering higher maximum lift, which delays airflow separation. Progressive brake pressure provides a clear and noticeable warning as you approach the stall point.
LIGHT AND VERSATILE
DLS combines structural innovations with a unique material mix. This development philosophy includes a range of small yet crucial measures that collectively result in a significant weight reduction. Robustness and durability remain at the consistently high standard you expect.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
The new profile gives the ALPHA series a performance boost of up to 15 %. With improved pressure distribution along the chord, it delivers optimal pitch behaviour and increased efficiency. The DLS version takes this even further, achieving even better glide performance through further drag reduction compared to the classic version.
TAILORED HIGH-END MATERIAL MIX
The ALPHA DLS uses slimmer risers and high-quality unsheathed ProDry lines in the gallery. The different coloured lines are extremely stable in length, extremely water-repellent and offer above-average tear resistance even after long periods of use.
Technische Daten
| ALPHA 8 DLS | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat surface [m²] | 21.57 | 23.66 | 25.86 | 28.36 | 31.85 |
| Projected surface [m²] | 18.63 | 20.44 | 22.13 | 24.26 | 27.25 |
| Certified takeoff weight [kg] | 50-80 | 60-95 | 70-110 | 85-125 | 100-145 |
| Ideal weight range [kg] | 58-68 | 68-80 | 80-95 | 95-110 | 110-130 |
| Glider weight [kg] | 3.60 | 3.85 | 4.15 | 4.50 | 4.95 |
| Span [m] | 10.26 | 10.75 | 11.23 | 11.76 | 12.47 |
| Projected span [m] | 8.25 | 8.64 | 8.93 | 9.35 | 9.91 |
| Aspect ratio | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Max. chord [m] | 2.59 | 2.71 | 2.83 | 2.97 | 3.14 |
| Number of cells | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Certification | EN/LTF A | EN/LTF A | EN/LTF A | EN/LTF A | EN/LTF A |
Materials
| Leading edge | Skytex 38 universal |
|---|---|
| Upper surface | Skytex 38 universal |
| Lower surface | Skytex 27 classic II |
| Designstripe | Skytex 32 universal |
| Profiles | Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |
| Unsuspended profiles | Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |
| Diagonals | Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |
| Tension tapes | Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |
| Main lines | A-7343-340, -280, -230, -190, -140 |
| Gallery lines | A-8001-190, -130, -090, -070, -050 |
| Brake lines | DSL 070, DFL 115 |
| Steering lines | A-7850-240 |
| Stabilo | A-7343-140 |
| Risers | PES/Technora 12mm |
| Quick links | MR Delta 3.5mm / S12 |
- Comfortpack 4
- Compressbag
- Repair Kit
- Mini windsock
- Getting Started Booklet
Seamless Weight Ranges
The ALPHA series is designed with Seamless Weight Ranges, offering even better sizing for lighter pilots. They enable a seamless transition from one wing size to the next, so that any pilot suits only one ideal take-off weight range. In this way, the ALPHA series guarantees the optimum balance of useful airspeed and climb performance in all flying conditions. Like its predecessor, the ALPHA series also has an extended weight range of up to 15 kg in each size.
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