Reflex Competition

Recommended for advanced pilots only. The clipped wing Reflex Competiton is extremely light in roll pressure and designed to fly fast. It is noted to take only light finger tip pressure to fly and rolls very easily/quickly and fast into and out of the turns. This wing is not recommended for low time pilots.

Performance

* Cruise Speed: (56 - 87 Knots)
* Max Speed: (100 Knots)
* Stall Speed at Gross: (36 Knots)
* Max TakeOff Weight: 1040 lbs (472.5 kg)
* Rate Of Climb (912ULS): 1000 ft/min (5 m/sec)
* Takeoff Distance to clear 50 foot obstacle (912ULS): 951 feet (290 meters)
* Landing Distance over 50 foot obstacle : 800 feet (244 meters)
* Descent Rate at 472.5 kg gross loading: 560 feet/min (2.845 m/sec) @ 58 mph (50 knots)
* Glide Ratio (Tested on Revo): 9.0:1
* Ultimate Strength: +6g, -3g
* Maneuverable Loading: +4g, -0g
* Wingspan: 27 feet (8.23 meters)
* Style: Topless wing
* Aspect Ratio: 6.075
* Wing Area: 118 sq. ft (10.9 sq. meters)
* Wing weight: 114 lbs (51.5 kg)
* Light but positive roll pressure
* High roll rate
* Winglets (included as standard - Do NOT fly without them)
* Optional electric trim (set hands off speed in flight)

Reflex Sport

Recommended novice though advanced. the full spanned Reflex Sport wing was designed to offer shorter field take offs with similar top speed to the Reflex Competiton while also allowing low hour pilots to enjoy a wing that is very sporty, yet extremely easy to fly.

Performance

* Cruise Speed: (52 - 80 Knots)
* Max Speed: (96 Knots)
* Stall Speed at Gross: (34 Knots)
* Max TakeOff Weight: 1040 lbs (472.5 kg)
* Rate Of Climb (912ULS): 1000 ft/min (5 m/sec)
* Takeoff Distance to clear 50 foot obstacle (912ULS): 902 feet (290 meters)
* Landing Distance over 50 foot obstacle : 800 feet (244 meters)
* Descent Rate at 472.5 kg gross loading: 525 feet/min (2.67 m/sec) @ 55 mph (48 knots)
* Glide Ratio (Tested on Revo): 10.5:1
* Ultimate Strength: +6g, -3g
* Maneuverable Loading: +4g, -0g
* Wingspan: 31.5 feet (9.6 meters)
* Style: Topless wing
* Aspect Ratio: 7.37
* Wing Area: 134.5 sq. ft (12.5 sq. meters)
* Wing weight: 118 lbs (53.5 kg)
* Light but positive roll pressure
* High roll rate
* Optional electric trim (set hands off speed in flight)

Recommended for novice through intermediate. The full size Reflex Discovery is a very well rounded wing that is very stabile with a moderate roll rate and wide speed range suitable for training as well as cross county flights.

Performance

* Cruise Speed: (48 - 69 Knots)
* Max Speed: (78 Knots)
* Stall Speed at Gross: (33 Knots)
* Max TakeOff Weight: 1040 lbs (472.5 kg)
* Rate Of Climb (912ULS): 1065 ft/min (5.4 m/sec)
* Takeoff Distance to clear 50 foot obstacle (912ULS): 855 feet (260 meters)
* Landing Distance over 50 foot obstacle : 800 feet (244 meters)
* Descent Rate at 472.5 kg gross loading: 460 feet/min (2.337 m/sec) @ 56 mph (48 knots)
* Glide Ratio (Tested on Revo): 10.0:1
* Ultimate Strength: +6g, -3g
* Maneuverable Loading: +4g, -0g
* Wingspan: 31.5 feet (9.6 meters)
* Style: Topless wing
* Aspect Ratio: 6.7
* Wing Area: 145 sq. ft (13.5 sq. meters)
* Wing weight: 120 lbs (54.5 kg)
* Light in center and pressure increases as steeper bank angles in roll are achieved. Very docile
* Optional electric trim (makes it easy to go slower than trim)

Note: All performance figures are obtained on a Revo model trike

 
Test flights in gusty conditions at Trikefest 2009

Video showing how to fold a Reflex wing in under 8 minutes for storage in smaller spaces. Please note if you have the electric trim option on your wing. The first step is to disconnect and remove the linear actuator from the wing. Otherwise damage could result by folding the wing with the linear actuator still inside

The Reflex series wings got their name from the unique reflexed shape (similar to a soft S) built into the battens (ribs). While all Trike wings have reflex while in flight, almost all of them require the battens to naturally flex into this position. Our unique long sweeping reflexed battens are one of many unique design features that give the Reflex series wings amazing pitch stability without having to lose efficiency by using excessive washout. Excessive washout was first eliminated in 1999 by famous flex-wing designer Bill Brooks who first introduced the legendary 10.6 meter Quik wing which is still produced today. Excessive washout is the reason traditional wing designs were required to be larger in order to produce the same amount of lift and ability to fly at slower speeds. Because the Reflex series wings are strut braced, AKA topless, they benefit from being able to fold while still installed on the trike, and more importantly, increased efficiency. Besides lower fuel burn, more efficient wings like the Reflex can be smaller, which in turn makes them easier to manage in windy conditions. The Reflex wings use a University Of Illinois series high lift airfoil (top half) as a basis.

Wing hardware shown

For those interested in a full size wing that gives tons of confidence to even the newest pilots in training, the full spanned, 31.5' Reflex Discovery delivers. Although 13.5 square meters of wing area used to be considered a speed wing, the Reflex Discovery is at home cruising at 55 MPH trimmed with a comfortable neutral bar carrying 1040 pounds. Cruising in the low 80 MPH range still leaves the bar in a very comfortable flying position as well. With a top speed of 90 MPH with rock solid form, this wing not only makes the perfect novice wing, but allows anyone to use it for real cross country flying. Bar pressure is very light, and the wing is quite maneuverable when given large inputs to the mildly sensitive control bar. Even though the Reflex Discovery was designed for entry level pilots in mind, experienced trike flyers won't be disappointed with its handling.

One thing that makes the Reflex Discovery so reassuring for entry level trikers is the wing's smooth control inputs progressively gets stiffer not only in pitch, but in roll pressure. Also the wing immediately stops rolling into the turn when bar pressure is released. This eliminates the wing feeling like it wants to bank more than the pilot intended. Due to increased energy retention there is no need to pull in and dive on landing approach. The long, flat glide of the Reflex allows the final approach to remain easy going and free of the dreaded "ground rush" many other wings require in order to do power off landings. The extremely forgiving stall is only obtained after a pilot "fights" to get it. The wing actually "kicks back" the control bar as it nears critical angle of attack (stall). While many flex-wings enter a stall after pushing the bar all of the way out with no feedback of any kind from the control bar, the Reflex Discovery lets you know the wing is beginning to enter a stall.

Reflex Sport wing was designed using a higher aspect ratio and higher percentage of double surface with added speed valves, vortex generators for additional speed and stability. Capable of cruising on long cross country flights at a solid 90+ MPH and handling turbulence easier than its bigger brother, it is the perfect wing for novice through advanced sport flyers and trike instructors who would like to be able to train more comfortably in mid day turbulence.

Reflex Competition was designed using an extremely short 27' wing span giving it the ability to roll in and out of turns with extremely minimal control bar movement. Large inputs to the control bar make the Reflex Competiton roll very quickly into and out of the turns faster than many traditional low time trike pilots may be comfortable with. With a fast cruise at 90+ MPH and maneuverability unmatched by it's larger variants the advanced triker wanting a responsive, stable, and light handling wing will surely be satisfied.

Typical Reflex wing colour design.	Close up of Reflex wing colour design.	Winglets available on the Reflex 11 andf 12 wings.	Wing vortex generators that allow the wing to faster.	Wing speed valves that allow the wing to have a slower stall speed.
Clik on the abowe photos to enlagre.

Pricing - USD

Reflex Discovery Wing Price: $7500.00

Reflex Sport Wing (New) Price: $8600.00

Reflex Competition Wing Price: $9200.00

PX-20 leading edge sail, PX-20 re-inforced trailing edge, crossbow top sail band, and 8 oz stabilized dacron included
OPTIONS:
6061 T6 Hangblock (if required): $250 (comes with electric trim option)
Training Bars (if desired): $215
Electric Trim mechanism (includes hangblock): $1000
Teardrop shaped downtubes instead of round: $165
(Note: Teardrop shaped downtubes are standard on Reflex Sport and Competition wings, option for Discovery)
Aluminum control bar instead of 4130 Chromolly powder-coated control bar: $100
(Note: Aluminum control bar is standard on Reflex Sport and Competition wings, option for Discovery)

Wing Crating: $200
Shipping: Will be Quoted for world wide shipment

REVO Trike with the Blue Devil Wing