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Austrian paraglider

Scenic
Role ParagliderType of aircraft
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Airwave Gliders
Designer Bruce Goldsmith
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Airwave Scenic is an Austrian two-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.

Design and development

The Scenic was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Scenic Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.

The aircraft's 14.81 m (48.6 ft) span wing has 77 cells, a wing area of 43 m (460 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.

Specifications (Scenic Bi)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.81 m (48 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 43 m (460 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.1:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)

References

  1. ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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