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German paraglider

Gemini
Role ParagliderType of aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer FreeX
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The FreeX Gemini is a German two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.

Design and development

The Gemini was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.

The aircraft's 14.7 m (48.2 ft) span wing has 49 cells, a wing area of 41.4 m (446 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The glider is DHV 1-2 Biplace certified.

Specifications (Gemini)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 41.4 m (446 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

References

  1. ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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