Author: Robert SmithLocation: Andermatt, SwitzerlandSubject: Re: Phi Maestro 3 (EN B)Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 14:51 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 151 Bill Bo wrote: Quote: What ist your overall impression of the maestro compared to Soar and Base?
Algorhythm covered several important factors but not specifically thermalling performance.
In late summer I changed from a Base (2 not 3) to a Rise 5 (full weight version of the Soar 2). Good thermalling characteristics (agility/authority and feel) are my top priority.[…]
Author: jabebSubject: Re: Skywalk - Chili5 (EN B)Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 192 Manfred Kistler wrote: hi Steve, Jabe and all interested pilots.
I hope we will be able to give a robust information beginning of April. Certification
is within reach, but it makes no sense to talk about crossing bridges before you come to them.
cheers,
Manfred
I’ve waited two years so I can wait another two weeks.
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Author: AlgorhythmSubject: Re: Phi Maestro 3 (EN B)Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 13:41 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 151 Bill Bo wrote: What ist your overall impression of the maestro compared to Soar and Base? My experiences with the wings were pretty much in line with other reviews I've seen. I gave my impressions of the base over in its thread here: https://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=p696310#p696310 Overall in terms of ease of flight: 1. Base 2. Maestro 3. Soar In terms of perceived performance:[…]
Author: petr.kozisekSubject: Re: Calixte readyPosted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 13:12 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 68 petr.kozisek wrote: First Calixtes should be flying in March. Not much detailed information yet unfortunately. Price 2700 - 2900 EUR https://fly-ascendant.com/product/calixte/ Silently changed delivery to mid April, no additional info, no idea about a construction, protector or rescues position. I understand they want to focus on finalization of product, but this is so unprofessional. Am I expecting a lot to have some standards for the[…]
Author: Manfred KistlerLocation: germanySubject: Re: Skywalk - Chili5 (EN B)Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 9:55 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 192 hi Steve, Jabe and all interested pilots. I hope we will be able to give a robust information beginning of April. Certification is within reach, but it makes no sense to talk about crossing bridges before you come to them. cheers, Manfred [ goto post ]
Author: carbon :: *Topic StarterSubject: Re: Size of "near pilots"Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 9:11 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 Yes sorry, i wanted to post it in XCtrack for android but I didn't... [ goto post ]
Author: Bill BoLocation: GermanySubject: Re: Phi Maestro 3 (EN B)Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 8:35 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 151 What ist your overall impression of the maestro compared to Soar and Base? [ goto post ]