The Orca XX has truly struck a cord with its audience of tandem pilots that fly for both fun and
for commercial reasons. The Orca XX has truly been Dudek’s answer to the Foot Launch tandem
market that required a glider with a very short take-off run, producing high lift capabilities
without requiring the pilot and passenger to run to far. PG tandem commercial pilots love the
Orca for its stability in-flight. Here are some of the WINGMAN’S key points when it comes to

PPG Footlaunch:

The Orca has a very smooth pull-up with inflation in all the cells at the same time,

1. It rarely oscillates to a side and gives good resistance to wind gusts.
2. The Orca should be a go-to choice for pilots looking to fly slow with passenger. The top
   speed does not pass above 45km/hr unless the wingloading is substantially increased to
   get close to its top weight range.
3. Turning can be work on the arms but Dudek was thought it wise to adapt the brake
   toggles with extra features that will increase grip.
4. The landing speed and flare capacity is truly fantastic at both low and high altitude
   fields.
5. During flight, the Orca delivers a very stable flight platform even when thermals start to
   impact. Comfort is high and reaction of the glider to gusts is minimal.
6. Climb rate with the trims fully closed is not that great and in this regard Dudek has set
7. up to build on the Orca model so watch this space for the launch of the Orca 5!
8. Less powerful engine units are required with the Orca XX then with a comparabletandem glider such as the Boson.