Complete package in a class of its own.
The Skywalk CHILIs have always offered the perfect complete package: they are the high-tech, performance reference in their class, while remaining easy to fly with a very manageable extreme flight behavior. With the CHILI5 we have succeeded in continuing this tradition. The glider flies intuitively as pilot and glider quickly become a single unit. This is especially noticeable when coring thermals. The core becomes easy to find and the glider climbs quickly.
Additional performance can be called up easily and efficiently in all flying conditions. As the first and only of our EN-B intermediates, the CHILI5 is equipped with the sykwalk SPEED CONTROL that helps XC pilots perfect their flying skills to achieve even higher average XC speeds.
With many innovations and small optimizations, we have once again managed to improve the CHILI in all areas to achieve maximum flying comfort and efficiency. The result is the best CHILI ever.
- Manufacturer
- Skywalk
- EN
- B
For the passion of flying!
Relaxed XC flying with a comfortable feeling – balance has a new name.
HOW DOES THE CHILI FLY?
Ground handling is easy thanks to the user-friendly line setup. Internal seams on the mini-ribs increase robustness during ground handling as well as launch preparations. The handling is very intuitive, and the glider gives you precise feedback, which builds confidence and makes you feel comfortable immediately. The CHILI5 takes on thermals well, so it’s extremely easy to find the core of the thermal. The CHILI5 is a fast climber. Brake line input is directly converted. Control travel and braking forces are designed to meet the requirements of thermal and XC pilots, so that you can still make a safe landing after many hours in the air. In turbulent air, the CHILI5 provides enough feedback to avoid glider disturbances before they happen. This increases safety and keeps you flying on course. When gliding in active air masses, the wing’s high aerodynamic efficiency can be further increased via the SPEED CONTROL. When flying on bar you can control the angle of attack via the rear risers and significantly increase your average speed.
Construction
In the CHILI5 we use a fabric mix of TX-Light and Dominico 30 DMF, which reduces the weight by ten percent compared to its predecessor, without any disadvantages in terms of robustness and aging resistance. The effect is not only noticeable in your rucksack, it also improves the flying characteristics.
In the usual CHILI manner, the CHILI5 shines with maximum performance, uncomplicated handling and an adequate safety cushion. Good, better, CHILI.
JET FLAPS
The Skywalk JET FLAPS extend the green arc as you approach the stall point, which substantially increases safety and also improves climb performance.
RIGID FOIL
The Rigid Foil nylon wires on the leading edge help maintain its shape and ensure constant ram air pressure. Advantages: better takeoff behavior, more performance and lower canopy weight.
3D-SHAPING
A precise calculation of the leading edge geometry and the installation of an additional strip of fabric reduce wrinkling in this sensitive part of the glider. Advantages: exact wing shape, more performance.
AUTOMATIC SAND RELEASE SYSTEM
Porous openings of the profile ribs at the trailing edge ensure that sand and dirt in the glider are automatically guided to the wingtip where they can trickle out. This helps preserve the material and "relieves" the trailing edge.
MINI RIBS
Doubling the number of cells at the trailing edge increases its shape stability substantially. Advantage: fewer vortices improve the aerodynamics and with it the performance.
C-WIRES
C-wires are nylon wires sewn into the glider over the anchor points of the C-level lines. Advantages: better load distribution, reduced drag, more performance.
SHARK NOSE
Together with a corresponding wing design, the shark nose technology improves pressure distribution in the canopy substantially. Advantages: much more solid flying feeling and substantial performance gain, especially when gliding on bar.
SPEED CONTROL
Handle on rear riser which allows the pilot to even out turbulence, speed and pitch while flying on speed bar without having to release the speed bar.
Technical Data
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cells | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Area flat [m²] | 22,79 | 24,53 | 26,35 | 28,23 | 30,18 |
| Area projected [m²] | 19,54 | 21,03 | 22,59 | 24,20 | 25,88 |
| Wingspan flat [m] | 11,30 | 11,72 | 12,15 | 12,57 | 13,00 |
| Wingspan projected [m] | 9,04 | 9,37 | 9,71 | 10,05 | 10,40 |
| Aspect ratio flat | 5,6 | 5,6 | 5,6 | 5,6 | 5,6 |
| Aspect ratio projected | 4,18 | 4,18 | 4,18 | 4,18 | 4,18 |
| min. profile depth [cm] | 64 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 74 |
| max. profile depth [cm] | 244 | 253 | 262 | 271 | 280 |
| Glider weight [kg] | 4,5 | 4,8 | 5,0 | 5,3 | 5,6 |
| Certified weight range [kg] | 55 - 85 | 70 - 95 | 85 - 105 | 95 - 115 | 105 - 135 |
| Homologation | LTF/EN: B | LTF/EN: B | LTF/EN: B | LTF/EN: B | LTF/EN: B |
Materials
| Upper Sail | Dominico 30 DMF / TX-Light |
| Lower Sail | Dominico TX-Light |
| Ribs | Porcher Skytex 40g hard |
| Bands | Porcher Skytex 40g hard |
| Main lines | Liros PPSLS 180/125, PPSL 200 |
| Middle lines | Edelrid 8000U - 130/90/70/50 |
| Top lines | Liros DC35, Edelrid 8000U - 70/50 |
| Brake lines | Liros DFPL 200/32, Edelrid 8000U -190/70/50, Liros DC35 |
| Riser | Güth&Wolf 12mm Webbing |
Your Chili package
- 1x Glider backpack ALPINE
- 1x Compression strap
- 1x Innerbag for glider
- 1x Riser bag
- 1x BASIC GUIDE
- 1x Bandana
- 1x Self-adhesive repair patch