THE ULTRALIGHT GLIDER
Sitta is our ultra-light hike & fly glider, that not only will be a loyal companion on many of your mountain hikings, it will also enrich your mountain flights in every way.
HIKE & FLY
The ultralight glider SITTA, the Hike & Fly reversible harness APUS and the rescue system SQUARE 115 is the perfect match for your next mountain tour and the ensuing flight.
STARTING PROPERTIES
Behaviour of the glider during the starting phase.
LANDING PROPERTIES
Behaviour of the glider during the landing phase.
STABILITY
The natural stability of the glider in turbulent air.
PASSIVE SAFETY
Forgiving flight behaviour and resilience in turbulent flight conditions.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
The centre and climbing properties in thermals.
GLIDE PROPERTIES
The relation of the glide rate to the sink rate.
MAXIMUM SPEED
The maximal speed which can be achieved in accelerated flight.
WHO IT'S FOR:
The Sitta is perfect for Hike & Fly enthusiasts who look for an easy, safe but also lively glider.Climbers, Mountaineers and leisure pilots will love the light weight Sitta with its small packing volume.
THE CHARACTERISTICS
The unique thermal characteristics of the Aquila is also the basis for the Sitta. The combination out of the thermal profile, the simple line geometry and the feather light canopy ensures an effortless start even when weather conditions are demanding.
The Sitta does not overshoot in strong wind and is also very compact in turbulent air. The handling is extremely precise and covers therefore many pilots expectations: Either flying a nice soft glide over the valleys or playfully climbing into the thermals with other pilots.