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[ Cobalt Tandem ]
About the Cobalt Tandem

Atair Aerodynamics is the manufacturer of the most popular tandem in europe: Performance Variables 385. After years of production we decided to introduce our own design, and the results are stunning!

The Atair 350 Tandem Canopy is an all ZP elliptical canopy.

The nose and plan form are based on our Competition Cobalt. The nose is spanwise reinforced with triangulated bracing. This significantly reduces airfoil distortion on the leading edge, increasing lift, flare, rigidity and performance in turbulence. Openings are very stable, on heading, 2 staged, butter soft perfection, taking on average 8 full seconds! Toggle pressure is light and secondary brake lines are present but not needed.

For pricing and more information on the Cobalt Tandem, please contact us.

Please view our belly cam video of opening and flight characteristics.
 
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"You've got a winner!!!"
        -Larry Pennington, DZO & Proud owner of 5 Cobalt Tandem Canopies
          Skydive Suffolk - ph. 757-539-3531

Tandem System Evaluation Forms

These are posted directly from Relative Workshop's test logbook.

Date: 7-17-02 Time: 4:45 PM Temperatures: 95+
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 10-12
Instructor: TK
Weight: 210		 Passenger: Jean
Weight: 130		 Jump Suit: no
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: n/a
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Sweet. 900 - 1000 feet, solid 3 center cells straight ahead.
Landing: In big pit, soft stand-up
Results & Comments: Lightest toggle pressure I can recall to date. Nice turn rate at this weight. This is an easy, docile canopy. I LIKE IT!


Date: 7-24-02 Time: 11:30 AM Temperatures: 87
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 3
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Regula
Weight: 62kg		 Jump Suit: yes
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: yes
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Long snivel
Landing: Great
Results & Comments: Opening, snivel turned 90 degrees to the left. Staged opening is very noticeable. Toggle pressure is OK, maybe a little higher than 370. Stand up landing in next to no wind.


Date: 7-24-02 Time: 9:20 AM Temperatures: 87
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 0
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Gwen
Weight: 112		 Jump Suit: no
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: no
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Looooong snivel
Landing: Great
Results & Comments: Snivel is a little bit long, longer than 384 and 370. Turns are slower, not as sharp and elliptical as 370. Recovers quick out of a turn. Stand up landing in 0 winds.


Date: 7-20-02 Time: 11:30 AM Temperatures: 89
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 5
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Bob
Weight: 150		 Jump Suit: yes
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: no
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Line Twist
Landing: Stand up
Results & Comments: Didn't leave enough line slack between last stow and links. Induced line twist on opening. Came out of it no problem.


Date: 7-15-02 Time: 6:00 PM Temperatures: 90
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 8
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Alfredo
Weight: 220		 Jump Suit: no
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: no
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Smooth
Landing: Good slide in
Results & Comments: Smooth, soft opening. More work with heavier load, but good.


Date: 7-14-02 Time: 1:00 PM Temperatures: 87
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 15
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Steve P.
Weight: 200		 Jump Suit: no
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Video:
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Strd
Landing: Great
Results & Comments: Drogue fall, opening normal


Date: 6-30-02 Time: 11:00 AM Temperatures: 85
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 7
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Melinda K.
Weight: 110		 Jump Suit: yes
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: no
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: OK
Landing: Great
Results & Comments: Drogue release normal. Riding thermals on final.


Date: 6-28-02 Time: 1:30 PM Temperatures: 85
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 5
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Summer N.
Weight: 135		 Jump Suit: yes
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: ?
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Normal Snivel
Landing: Great
Results & Comments: Standard opening, and drogue fall. Stand up landing with primary brakes only. Not too much effort.


Date: 6-26-02 Time: 2:30 PM Temperatures: 87
Location: DeLand Elevation: 80 Wind: 5
Instructor: Louie
Weight: 180		 Passenger: Kelly A.
Weight: 140		 Jump Suit: no
Container: Sigma Reserve: 360R Main: Cobalt 350
Drogue: P-2 Slider: Domed Rubber Bands: strd
Main Bag: TV 13 Pack Job: Pro Video: no
Drogue Fall: Normal
Opening: Long snivel
Landing: Stand up
Results & Comments: Stand up landing. Great shut down.
 


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