The ATLAS is the glider of reference. Built at more than 8000 pieces, it started its career with an impressive number of victories, winning national championships in most european countries, Brazil, Japan, Argentina, winning at european championships and world championships as a team. The reasons of those successes were not only the performances compared to the competitors but also the easy handling and control over the wing. Very quickly the ATLAS became the standard in schools all over the world. Though thousands of unexperienced pilots flew and are still flying with the ATLAS, it is still considered as the safest beginner glider on the market.