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BGD Echo Motor
2999.17
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The ECHO MOTOR is an easy, safe and versatile lightweight powered paraglider. Its stripped-down line-set and lighter materials shave grams and increase performance and versatility with no compromise in safety. The ECHO MOTOR has Bruce’s trademark handling and its low weight means less inertia, less shooting and better roll stability. 3D CCB panel-shaping mean a clean, high-performing aerofoil and the strong shark nose keeps the leading edge solid at all speeds. Smooth, easy bar action is assured by silky-smooth Ronstan ball-bearings. The ECHO MOTOR is available with free-flight or PPG riser-sets. It offers clear, concise feedback, a relaxed feel in active air and top performance for its class!

TARGET

The world is changing. Technology is advancing with materials and techniques evolving. Strength now comes in ever-lighter packages. Paraglider and paramotor pilots are realising the benefits of lightweight kit, and the ECHO MOTOR is for these pilots. Its low weight translates to easy light-launch characteristics with fun, safe handling. The Echo Motor is for newbies and seasoned pilots alike, and EN/DGAC certification means no matter what conditions Mother Nature provides, getting into the air has never been easier.

BRUCE'S NOTES

I am surprised lightweight PPG wings have not caught on earlier! I designed the ECHO MOTOR because I know that for many of us, every gram counts. It pushes the limits of weight while retaining very good durability. It is a simple, rugged and very clean wing, with 42 optimised cells and an easy pitch profile offering a high degree of passive safety and stability under power. The ECHO MOTOR’s modest aspect ratio of 5.0 is the right balance of safety and performance, and the new PPG risers provide speed, safety and features that every motor pilot will appreciate.

Technical Specs
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Brand BGD
Specs
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LINEAR SCALING FACTOR 0.96 1 1.04 1.08 1.12
PROJECTED AREA (M²) 17.9 19.6 21.2 22.8 24.5
FLAT AREA (M²) 21 23 25 26.9 28.9
GLIDER WEIGHT (KG) 3.7 3.9 4.2 4.4 4.7
TOTAL LINE LENGTH (M) 210 230 250 268 289
HEIGHT (M) 6.7 7 7.3 7.5 7.8
NUMBER OF MAIN LINES (A/B/C) 3/4/3
CELLS 42/80
FLAT ASPECT RATIO 5
PROJECTED ASPECT RATIO 3.6
ROOT CHORD (M) 2.58 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
FLAT SPAN (M) 10.3 10.7 11.2 11.6 12
PROJECTED SPAN (M) 8 8.4 8.8 9.1 9.4
TRIM SPEED (KM/H) 40
TOP SPEED (KM/H) 50
MIN SINK (M/S) 1
BEST GLIDE 9
DGAC WEIGHT RANGE (KG) 50-85 60-100 75-115 90-135 105-150
FREE-FLIGHT WEIGHT RANGE (KG) 50-65 60-80 75-95 90-110 105-125
CERTIFICATION DGAC EN/LTF-B
Material
TOP SURFACE Dominico N20 36g/m²
BOTTOM SURFACE Porcher Skytex 27g/m²
INTERNAL STRUCTURE Porcher Skytex Hard 27-32g/m²
NOSE REINFORCING Plastic wire 2,4mm
RISERS 12mm black Kevlar/nylon webbing
PULLEYS Ronstan/Harken P18 pulleys
TOP LINES Liros DC
MIDDLE LINES Edelrid Magix Pro 8000U
LOWER LINES Edelrid Magix Pro 8000U
BRAKES Liros DSL
Package Includes

Paraglider / Rucksack / Repair kit / Stuff sack / Riser bag / Compression strap / BGD T-shirt / USB stick with manuals / BGD stickers

Colors
CrystalCRYSTAL

 

EmeraldEMERALD

 

SapphireSAPPHIRE