Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider — Redefining Your First Flights With Confidence and Performance

Discover the Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider — a wing crafted for pilots who demand more than just basic safety. While remaining incredibly accessible, the BIRDY delivers performance that extends your learning curve. Whether you’re launching your first flights or enjoying dynamic soaring with thermals, this glider brings a refreshing balance of predictability, control, and true joy.

Unlike most beginner wings, the Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider infuses agility and energy into every turn. Developed with progressive pilots in mind, this wing speaks the language of excitement while retaining the calmness that early-stage progression requires. It is a versatile companion ready to evolve with you — from training hills to cross-country journeys.

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Elevate Your Journey With the Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider

Engineered for Safety Without Compromising Thrill

Every design element in the BIRDY serves a purpose. From launch to landing, the glider’s behavior remains smooth, predictable, and confidence-inspiring. It exhibits the signature characteristics of the EN-A category — exceptional passive safety, easy inflation, and a forgiving nature. However, it also features enhanced responsiveness, giving you the opportunity to refine your handling skills as you grow.

Thermaling That Feels Natural

Soaring with the BIRDY is intuitive. It climbs effortlessly, even in weak lift, helping you make the most out of every thermal. Its handling allows for tight, controlled turns that keep you centered in the core. Because it responds cleanly to pilot input, it helps build muscle memory and decision-making accuracy in variable conditions.

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Product Highlights: Why the Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider Stands Out

Key Technical Advantages

• EN-A+ Certified Safety: Compliant with rigorous safety standards, perfect for new and evolving pilots.

• Smart Internal Architecture: Diagonal ribs and internal tensioning create a balanced, wrinkle-free surface for better glide and stability.

• High Passive Safety: Handles turbulence with grace, helping reduce anxiety in active air.

• Effortless Takeoff: Smooth inflation even in nil wind; rises overhead cleanly without overshooting.

• Light Brake Pressure: Comfortable for extended flights and ideal for learning subtle brake nuances.

• Trimmed for Performance: Better glide ratio than most entry-level wings, enabling first cross-country flights.

• Smooth Flare Authority: Approachable landing characteristics for safe, soft touchdowns.

• Compact Pack Volume: Easy to carry, ideal for hike-and-fly sessions and travel.

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Your First Wing — But Not Your Last

Progress Beyond Basic

Unlike many beginner gliders that lose appeal after a few seasons, the BIRDY was built with progression in mind. It encourages experimentation, helps build accurate control inputs, and keeps you engaged with the air. As your piloting skill improves, the glider reveals more of its capabilities. From thermaling to light ridge soaring or SIV beginnings, it stays with you.

Confidence in Every Turn

Thanks to its finely tuned aspect ratio and line configuration, the BIRDY offers precise turn initiation without being twitchy. This encourages pilots to trust their inputs, make corrections, and explore dynamic flying while knowing the wing has their back.

Ideal for a Range of Flying Scenarios

From morning sled rides to mountain thermals, the BIRDY delivers consistently. It offers a surprisingly capable glide ratio for its class, helping beginners experience longer, more rewarding flights. Whether you’re a student transitioning from school gliders or a weekend warrior looking for relaxed airtime, the BIRDY adapts to your goals.

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Who Is the Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider For?

• Newly Licensed Pilots seeking their first solo wing.

• Intermediate Flyers looking for a safe, thermic-capable glider.

• Training Schools who want a wing that performs with predictable behavior.

• Casual Soarers who prioritize safety with a taste for adventure.

• Hike & Fly Enthusiasts who want a glider that’s lightweight and compact.

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What Pilots Are Saying

“The BIRDY gave me the confidence to thermal without fear. It reacts just enough but doesn’t overwhelm. I feel in control, even when conditions get a bit sporty.”

“After just 15 hours, I flew a 20km XC on the BIRDY — it climbs well, glides longer than you’d expect, and lands like a feather.”

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Glider Specifications at a Glance

Available in multiple sizes and colors to suit your preference.

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Safety Without Surprises

Certified Trust

With its EN-A+ certification, the BIRDY is independently tested for maximum pilot protection. This category demands stability, docility, and automatic recovery from common flight anomalies. In flight schools and among instructors, Supair’s BIRDY is rapidly becoming a favorite for offering not just protection — but an engaging learning experience.

Robust Build Meets Lightweight Engineering

Using a blend of robust and lightweight materials, Supair ensures durability without sacrificing performance. Reinforcements are placed precisely where needed — avoiding excess bulk while improving longevity. It’s designed for years of use, whether on grassy training hills or rocky alpine takeoffs.

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Tips for Maximizing Your BIRDY Experience

• Trim Check: Confirm factory trim regularly — small changes can affect glide and turn dynamics.

• Brake Range Familiarity: Learn the full travel and stall point with instructor guidance for better flare timing.

• Harness Compatibility: Pair it with a reversible or standard upright harness for balanced feedback and posture.

• Wing Handling Practice: Ground handle on varied terrain — mastering inflation will boost your launch confidence.

• Pack Smart: Use Supair’s concertina bag to extend the wing’s life and maintain leading-edge integrity.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the BIRDY suitable for tandem training?

No, it’s a solo glider. However, it is perfect for individual training and solo pilots progressing through school.

Can it handle mild cross-country flying?

Absolutely. The BIRDY’s glide and thermal performance support small XC tasks — great for first 10-30km flights.

How does it perform in windier conditions?

With good penetration and manageable pitch behavior, it stays composed in moderate winds. Still, always match conditions to your experience.

Is it compatible with reserve systems?

Yes, any standard harness with a certified reserve pocket will integrate seamlessly with your setup.

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Why Choose Supair?

With decades of experience, Supair is a globally respected brand known for its focus on pilot safety, product innovation, and ergonomic design. Whether you’re flying their harnesses or wings, Supair products are engineered with a pilot-first philosophy — integrating flight-tested features, performance-tuned engineering, and unmatched comfort.

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Ready for Liftoff?

The Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider redefines the beginner wing experience. It respects your need for safety yet elevates your progression with inspiring performance. As you grow, the BIRDY remains a trustworthy companion — ready to ride thermals, take on scenic ridges, and explore new horizons.

✦ Glide Beyond Expectations

✦ Grow With Every Flight

✦ Fly the Supair BIRDY EN-A+ Glider

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🔑 Key Benefits at a Glance

• EN-A+ certified safety for beginner and low-airtime pilots

• Easy takeoffs with excellent inflation behavior

• Thermaling and glide performance beyond typical school wings

• Forgiving handling with rewarding dynamics

• Lightweight yet durable — perfect for hike & fly

• Trusted Supair design heritage

• Available in multiple sizes and colorways

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The BIRDY confidently opens up the field of possibilities: modest diving, flight on site, mountain flight, hike & fly, thermalling, some cross country, inflating, soaring and seaside. This glider gives the daring beginner the keys to explore, identify the facets of flight that appeal to him/her and progress.

The occasional pilot of modest level will be able to enjoy this glider which won’t get their feathers ruffled.

The BIRDY likes to play in the air masses, to slide in the breeze, to enter turns, to exploit the dynamics of flight.

It does not have the nonchalance of a school glider, on the contrary: it dialogues with the pilot,
It communicates with the pilot, transmits information, allows him to evolve and learn. This glider is designed to last, to follow the evolution of the pilot without ever slowing down his progress. It is a benevolent machine that always encourages the pilot to go further, to dig deeper into the sensations of flight with the tranquillity of its passive safety.

The Birdy has fun without calculation. Faithful and attentive, instinctive and stable, it concentrates all the Supair spirit: to help pilots take the exhilarating paths of the air with serenity. The Birdy is well born, patiently designed and carefully built. It has all the features of a great glider: mini-ribs in trailling edge, shark nose on the leading edge, C-pilot kit.

The choice of semi-light design combines the best of both worlds: the Birdy does not suffer from any concession on its life span while being compact and light enough for hiking. The light fabric on the lower surface is compensated by a more resistant material on the upper surface (which is even more exposed to friction and the sun). The lines and the refined risers do not tangle thanks to a simplified and uncluttered architecture.Supair beginner paraglider

The key word during the design of the Birdy was “versatility” . Intended primarily to be the first acquisition of a pilot leaving school, its program is not limited to that.BIRDY EN-A+ Glider

Thanks to an assembly of different materials – depending on the areas of the wing – the Birdy is both light and compact without compromising its hold over time. High unsheathed lines and a “performance oriented” design “make the Birdy a top wing in its class.BIRDY EN-A+ Glider

An intuitive and fun turn will allow the pilot to progress quickly and have fun in the air.

• A versatile, fun and safe glider.
• Category : EN-A
• Weight : 4,2 kg in size M
• Sizes : XS / S / M / M-L / L
• Colours: Lilac (purple-pink), Honey (orange-yellow), Topaz (blue-green), Rainbow

 

Technical data

BIRDY	XS	S	M	M-L	L
Number of cells	44	44	44	44	44
Flat area (m²)	21,25	23,6	26,5	28,3	30,5
Span (m)	10,25	10,81	11,45	11,83	12,28
Chord (m)	2,54	2,68	2,84	2,93	3,05
Flat aspect ratio	4,95	4,95	4,95	4,95	4,95
Projected area (m²)	18,03	20,2	22,48	24,01	25,88
Projected span (m)	8,11	8,55	9,06	9,36	9,72
Projected Aspect Ratio	3,68	3,68	3,68	3,68	3,68
Glider weight (kg)	3,30	3,84	4,20	4,40	4,60
Flying weight range (kg)	50-70	65-85	80-105	90-115	105-130
Certification	EN – LTF A	EN – LTF A	EN – LTF A	EN – LTF A	EN – LTF A
Number of risers	3	3	3	3	3