Airborne Climax2

The C2-13 and C2-14 are now in production.
The C2 is the result of ongoing development of the original Climax.

The C2 Lite was designed for the experienced recreational pilot who seeks superb handling with the performance of a kingpostless glider. All of the attributes of the C2 have been retained with the use of a high performance dacron trailing edge cloth. The cloth, HTP Square has an easily identified rip stop pattern woven into the substrate of the cloth. The yarns used in the cloth create an extremely rugged long lasting fabric. The sail weight and hence the glider weight has been reduced by 1/2 kg.

Glide performance comparisons of the C2 and C2 Lite show very similar performance up until the maximum speeds where the mylar version starts
to show an advantage.

The C2-13 and C2-14 are now in production. The C2 is the result of ongoing development of the original Climax. The C2 has shown to have better handling and improved glide. A new nose cone, extra mylar wrap around and improved VG system with increased travel have helped contribute to the increase in glide performance of the C2. Handling improvements are contributed to the refinement of the cross bar centre junction bushing, rear floating wire system and a variation to the hang loop rocker system. The C2 14 has longer down tubes, which also help to lighten roll pressures. A streamlined pull back system with integrated cover and the vertical orientation of the AirBorne logo sets the overall look of the glider off nicely.

MICRODRAG CONTROL FRAME. We have also made available the Microdrag control frame for the pilot that wants "the lot". The Microdrag control frame uses Wills Wing down tubes with a carbon base bar supplied by Aeros. We believe that this is the best carbon/aluminium frame available. CARBON INSERTS. Now available as an option on the C2 is carbon leading edge inserts. Carbon inserts can be simply slid into an additional pocket in the sail between the battens and the mylar insert. The carbon inserts show a performance advantage at high-speed glide, as the airfoil remains better defined at these speeds.