Design, Performance and Application

Wills Wing offers a comprehensive range of control bar configurations, each engineered to deliver the optimal balance of aerodynamic performance, structural strength, durability, and cost for a specific glider model and intended use. Control bar selection has a measurable impact on handling, glide performance, setup practicality, and long-term reliability, making it a critical component in overall glider design.

This page provides detailed technical information on current and legacy Wills Wing control bar systems, including their construction, aerodynamic characteristics, and compatibility across different glider models. Comparative illustrations summarize the key geometric and drag-related differences between traditional AT-style airfoil downtubes and the newer Slipstream and Litestream sections. Performance data further illustrates the relative lift-to-drag performance of these systems across a range of airspeeds.