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