Just received the news that Gradient's Golden3 size 28 has successfully passed EN-B certification ! Sizes 24, 26 and 30 will follow soon.After a worldwide success of the predecessor model Golden2 Gradient's new intermediate glider Golden3 comes up with certification EN-B, LTF 1-2. The glider will be available in five sizes (22-30). So, the whole weight range of pilots is covered.
The Golden3 is a completely new development that has risen from the final comparison of different prototypes. Concerning the Golden3's handling -the Design and Test-Team's target was to achieve a sensitive sportclass characteristic to give maximum feedback to the pilot. So, the pilot will be able to react precisely on air movement and turbulence.
Like all other models from Gradient ; Their wing construction method helps reduce the gliders weight and further improves the wing's flight characteristics in extreme manoeuvres, turbulent air and thermals.
The Golden3 has been designed as direct replacement of Golden2 and in term of pilot skill is not anyhow more demanding to fly. The colourful glider range comes with a new design and has the Gradient-Logo on the upper sail. Gradient will continue to offer a custom colour choices Giving the pilot an opportunity for a personalised combination. (Talk to us for details).
We expect the start of serial production on the beginning of January 2010. So we should see demos in the Uk from the end of January. The other sizes 24,26 and 30 are ready for certification and will be certified as soon as the weather will allow the mandatory test flights. Size 22 is at the moment in stage of final preparations, so will follows shortly.
