This post is intended to give some insights into how difficult it is to upgrade your existing Armstrong foil and mast to A+. This post shows pictures of how we have done it with some explanation to go with them. 

As soon as you can fly on the foil your next mission is to keep flying. Since you can't go one way indefinitely, some sort of transition to go the other way is inevitable. The most easy will be the gybe. I get asked quite some questions on how to do them consistently, so I decided to write a little how to with a breakdown on what to focus on. 

The new A+System has been developed by Armie to handle the new generation of mid to high aspect foilwings, which produce high torsional leverage forces.

The new A+System TC Fuselage connection is taking compatibility, strength and durability into the future…

Before assembly take time to make sure all connections are sand and debris free. When new the fit can be firm, a light tap with a rubber mallet might be required to line up the holes. Do not over tighten the screws, firmly hand tighten and release screws by hand only, do not use power tools. Do not tighten until you have all screws and Barrel Nuts in position and correctly threaded, tighten the screws first and finally the Barrel Nut.