XFLOW

About Xflow and makers

Every successful model is the result of thousands of launches, countless hours of testing, and years of competition experience. Xflow was developed following exactly the same philosophy.

It was not designed to replace the Encanto. Instead, it builds on everything that made the Encanto successful while taking its flight performance to the next level.

Throughout several competition seasons, we tested different setups, compared the model against the best competitors in a wide range of weather conditions, and carefully analyzed its behavior during every phase of flight. The result is a model designed not to compromise, but to give the pilot greater confidence and more precise control.

During the development of Xflow, we focused on three key objectives:

• More precise and stable thermalling, especially in small and weak lift.
• Higher tow release altitude.
• A wider setup range for both calm and windy conditions.

The wing, airfoil, planform, and wing area had already proven their performance on the Encanto, so they remained unchanged. Our development efforts focused primarily on the tail section.

A redesigned rudder with increased effectiveness, together with the relocated horizontal stabilizer, provides noticeably improved handling. Xflow turns more naturally in tight circles, holds its line more accurately in thermals, and loses significantly less altitude during downwind transitions. Positioning the horizontal stabilizer in cleaner airflow also improves control authority while reducing aerodynamic interference from the wing wake.

The improvements are equally noticeable during towing. Xflow remains stable and well aligned behind the towline almost until release, allowing consistently higher release altitudes and giving the pilot a greater opportunity to locate lift.

Landing performance also received considerable attention. The perforated airbrakes provide smooth deceleration with only a minimal increase in sink rate. Combined with high-angle-of-attack flight (Harrier), Xflow allows exceptionally slow, stable, and highly accurate landings, even in demanding conditions.

Xflow is not a model that flies by itself. It is a model that allows skilled pilots to get the very best from their abilities. It offers a wide usable speed range, a calm and predictable flight character, and precise control throughout every phase of flight.

We believe these qualities will allow pilots to focus on what matters most—making the right decisions in the air and achieving better competition results.

Jan and Karol with Xflow

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