Safety

Our Antares is an entirely new sailplane design, and it has not inherited any components from previous models. Therefore, tt has been possible to prioritize the safety aspect during all phases of the design process. Passive as well as active safety systems are key components of the integrated concept. A major effort of our design philosophy affected cockpit, landing gear and active safety precautions.
Cockpit

Landing gear
The high landing gear realizes on the one hand an optimal angle of attack while on the runway; on the other hand it is well able to absorb a maximum amount of energy in case of a crash.
Active safety
Of course, it is always a lot better to avoid getting into trouble in the first place than to just rely on your passive safety gear in case of an accident. With this in mind we have developed the Antares' safety concept:
- The easy handling of the propulsion system with its unique, Antares - single-lever operation almost forbids maloperation. Error messages and warnings are given optically and acoustically.
- A very large canopy combined with a diagonally adjustable seat pan offer an optimzed circumferential visibility also for smaller pilots
- An ergonomically designed cockpit saves the pilot from lack of concentration due to discomfort or fatigue
Antares: Safety is much more than a slogan!