As its performance was surpassed by the newer double surface and later "topless" hang gliders it became no longer competitive, but retained its role as a training machine.
[1][2] The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.
All models have a 9.3 m (30.5 ft) span wing, which is cable braced from a single kingpost.
[1][2] When the Atlas was competitive it won national championships in most European countries.
[2] Data from Bertrand and La Mouette[1][2]General characteristics Performance