For years, Advance’s PI series has offered the best Hike & Fly package in terms of lightness in combination with performance and a definite fun factor. The “Light Versatility” motto will carry even higher significance in this third generation, PI 3: there are two additional 21 and 25 sizes, and it is even lighter and more compact.
Purchase also includes lightpack, compress bag, repair kit and mini windsock.


PI 3 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | |
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Flat surface | m2 | 16.0 | 19.0 | 21.0 | 23.0 | 25.0 | 27.0 |
Projected surface | m2 | 14 | 16.7 | 18.4 | 20.1 | 21.9 | 23.7 |
Certified takeoff weight | kg | 50-90 | 50-95 | 60-100 | 70-110 | 80-120 | 92-125 |
Ideal range thermal | kg | – | 50-65 | 60-75 | 70-85 | 80-97 | 92-110 |
Ideal range Hike & Fly | kg | 50-70 | 65-85 | 75-90 | 85-100 | 97-110 | 110-125 |
Ideal range miniwing | kg | 70-90 | 85-95 | 90-100 | 100-110 | 110-120 | – |
Glider weight | kg | 1.85 | 2.15 | 2.55 | 2.75 | 2.95 | 3.15 |
Span | m | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 11.1 |
Projected span | m | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.1 |
Aspect ratio | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
Projected aspect ratio | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |
Max. chord | m | 2.34 | 2.55 | 2.68 | 2.81 | 2.93 | 3.05 |
Number of cells | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | |
Weight range EN/LTF A | kg | – | – | 60-85 | 70-95 | 80-105 | 92-115 |
Weight range EN/LTF B | kg | – | 50-95 | 85-100 | 95-110 | 105-120 | 115-125 |
Weight range EN/LTF C | kg | 50-90 | – | – | – | – | – |
Component | Materials (sizes 21, 23, 25 & 27) |
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Leading edge | Skytex 32 universal, 33 g/m2 |
Lower surface | Skytex 27 classic 2, 29 g/m2 |
Profiles | Skytex 27 hard finish, 29 g/m2 |
Main lines | A-8001-230, -190, -130 |
Brake lines | A-8001-090, -070, -050 |
Quick links | Softlink DC 300 |
Upper surface | Skytex 27 classic 2, 29 g/m2 |
Designstripe | Skytex 32 universal, 33 g/m2 |
Unsuspended profiles | Skytex 27 hard finish, 29 g/m2 |
Galery lines | A-8001-090, -070, -050 |
Steering lines | A-7850-240, A-8001-190 |
Component | Materials (sizes 16 & 19) |
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Leading edge | Dominicotex 10D, 25 g/m2 |
Lower surface | Dominicotex 10D, 25 g/m2 |
Profiles | Skytex 27 hard finish, 29 g/m2 |
Main lines | 8001-230, 8001-190, 8001-130 |
Brake lines | 8001-090, 8001-070, 8001-050 |
Quick links | Softlink DC 300 |
Upper surface | Dominicotex 10D, 25 g/m2 |
Designstripe | Dominicotex 10D, 25 g/m2 |
Unsuspended profiles | Skytex 27 hard finish, 29 g/m2 |
Gallery lines | 8001-090, 8001-070, 8001-050 |
Steering lines | A-7850-240, 8001-190 |
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