Skywalk CHILI 6

Dear fellow pilots, 

I received a few emails about the Chili6 and redirected some to SKYWALK, but I am still waiting for an answer after 45 days... They are very BUSY, I'm sure :-) 

 I asked the designers and SKYWALK to buy a CHILI 6 ... It seems delicate...lets see... If I cannot get one soon, I'll probably travel later and test one! But I am still waiting for an answer. 

Here are the questions you asked for: 

 First, congratulations on Chili 6! I have already flown practically every Chili. I still remember the first one, then the Chili 3 long-break travel but very efficient climbing abilities, the Chili 4 (my personal favorite) as it combines the pleasure and feel in flight, the Chili 5 was a very dampened version, and perhaps at those times pilots were searching for more comfort. 

 1- Where does the Chili 6 stand in relation to the older versions? More comfort than Chili 5? Same dynamic handling as the Chili4? Good climbing abilities like the Chili3? 

 2- Tom, what software are you using to create the Chili6? Is it Alula? The same one used on the Base3? If so, where would the Chili 6 prevail? 

 3- Stephan, after that last amazing feel under the Poison 4, which is of course an EN-D glider. For me, the Chili 4 is a baby Poison 4 in that overall feel you get when flying it. Where does the Chili 6 stand compared to the Chili 4? 

4- I watched the video, and I also watched other videos about Tom's vision for creating non-collapsible gliders. Tom, what would the benefit be on a B-class glider? And how difficult was it to pass the EN-B tests? 

 5- Tom, do you think gliders with high resistance to collapse can give that small feedback in weak thermals? And will they be able to float and climb efficiently in a moving airmass? What I mean is, the more reflex there is, the less it can climb? Or am I missing something? 

 6- Stephan, I think you already flew the Chili6. Can you describe the feel under it compared to the Chili 4 and 5, especially what the airmass is doing and the brake authority given to the pilot in rough conditions? 

 7-Tom, can you comment on the descent techniques? Are the ears easy to induce under that profile? 

 8- Arne, when you release a glider in the high B category, do you guys consider testing other brands and comparing before launching a new product? If so, what is the main strong point when flying the Chili 6 compared to the competition? 

 9- Tom, Overall performance is now slowing under a B-class glider, perhaps because we are still working within a restricted box of rules. Is there any hope for a better internal structure to improve performance in that class, or are we now focused on finding more comfort? 1

10- Stephan, Tom, what should pilots expect in the near future? Will the 2-liner C class be divided into two groups? One for leisure flying? And one for serial racing? If so, do you think the D class glider would still exist? 

 11- Arne, will I get a Chili 6 soon :-)

App part 1

 Throughout my years of flying and testing gliders, pilots from around the world have asked me one question: “What is the best glider?”

The answer is not as simple as naming one wing. The best glider is not the same for everyone — even within the same category. It depends on your experience, your abilities, the conditions you normally fly in, and what you expect from your glider.

This application is Part One of the project. It helps you understand which glider level suits your abilities and gives you a clearer picture of the risk involved in your choice.

Think of this application as a mirror of your own flying ability. If you answer the questions honestly, it will help you see where you really stand. If you choose a glider slightly above your abilities, the risk level will increase. If you choose a glider far above your abilities, the application will show you that you are moving much closer to the danger zone. An accident may not happen immediately, but you will at least know that you are flying a glider above your current level.

Later, Part Two will take this further. Your result from Part One will be linked to detailed comparisons of gliders within the appropriate category — for example, EN-B or EN-C. You will then be able to tell the application what matters most to you. Do you prefer more comfort and stability? Do you prefer more dynamic handling? Are you looking for a particular balance between performance, handling and comfort?

Based on those preferences, the application will narrow the selection and give you about five gliders that could suit your profile, so you can compare them and make a more informed choice.

The purpose is not to make the decision for you. It is to give you better information about yourself, your abilities, and the gliders available to you, so that you can make a more informed and safer decision.

In the end, you are the pilot, and the final choice is always yours. 

The app is already online and on the right side of your screen!

Enjoy and fly safe :-) 

Ziad 

What is the best glider?

 

Hello everyone, Over the years, I have received this illustrious question many times (What is the best glider?) After 34 years of flying and over 400 different gliders tested, I think I have the answer As you all know, paragliding is a pure pleasure for me, and I don't take one cent from this passion to keep it that way. I just try to sell my tested gliders as economically as possible, just to stay in the game. So, I created a new, completely free app based on my two earlier EN-B and EN-C comparison apps. It's called What's the best glider? ) This app is like a mirror to the pilot if he chooses to fill it only with his reflection. It's completely private, with no data sharing whatsoever. I also made a video explaining the app's goal. Launching the App on the 6th of October at 7 pm Beirut time EEST / UTC +3)