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The 1991 TRX is a performance wing with a classic wing tip, finished with a plastic molding. Carbon fiber is widely used in the construction of the structure.

The 1980 Comet was for advanved pilots. The early Airwave-built Comet 165 was very soft, predictable handling in roll and a really good sink rate. Exceptionally easy to land with a soft, progressive approach to the stall. All these gliders were built by Dick Cheney out of Layton UT. The Comet 2 appeared in 1983.

Double-surface king post hang glider. Sizes 165, 185 sq ft. Performance recreational.

The PREDATOR is an advanced hang glider designed to meet the exacting requirements of the advanced pilot. The Predator is strong, light weight, has excellent handling, performance and great landing characteristics. The proven carbon fiber airframe enables the Predator to be both light and strong, and allows a dialed-in flex/rigidity distribution to give super strength, excellent wing shape definition and great handling. To improve performance the Predator is designed with reduced twist and a myriad of unique design features that enhance the performance characteristics yet still maintain pitch stability and sweet handling. The Predator’s semi-symmetrical airfoil in the tip area produces less drag at low angles of attack which results in a higher usable top speed and improved high speed glide ratio. To further improve wing efficiency, particularly in the tip area, the Predator incorporates boundary layer energizers (vortex generators) that keep the airflow attached through higher angles of attack.

The 1991 TRX is a performance wing with a classic wing tip, finished with a plastic molding. Carbon fiber is widely used in the construction of the structure.

The U2 is a very high performance glider with handling characteristics suitable for pilots with intermediate and higher levels of skills and experience. The U2 is available in two sizes – 160 and 145. The U2 was conceived as a very light-weight glider with performance approaching that of the much heavier, more expensive, and more challenging competition class wings. There are no reflex bridles – all stability systems are internal – so cable drag is minimized. Beginning with the 2009 model year, all lower cables are 3/32 1×19 un-coated, for additional drag reduction. Standard on the U2 is the new Litestream control bar, a Slipstream style, fully streamlined bar that uses the same streamlined aluminum basetube as the Slipstream bar, but with shorter chord, easier to grip, lighter weight Litestream downtubes. Specially machined, fully streamlined aluminum corner fittings complete the Litestream package, which offers a more than 95% reduction in drag as compared to a regular AT-style streamlined control bar with a round basetube. The U2 features a curved tip planform and sports an exceptionally clean sail with 205MT leading edge and 205MT trailing edge offered as standard equipment, or available upgrades to UV-film laminated sailcloth. An extended bottom surface in the root cleanly fairs in the hang loop. For the 2009 model year, the U2 features an upgraded and improved sail cut that results in improved performance and even better handling characteristics. An upgrade to an all Mylar top surface is also an available option for 2009. In the air, at the looser VG settings, the U2 offers, light, quick response coupled with forgiving handling characteristics. With the VG on, the gliding range at speed expands dramatically, and the glider tracks straight and true. The U2 uses a weight- and cost-saving conventional VG system. The result is an exceptional performance package that is extraordinarily accessible. The landing characteristics are very straightforward; handling is damped and predictable on approach, the flare window is broad and flare authority is ample.

The 1989 HP AT 158 for advanced pilots is regarded as an excellent flying glider. Launch is easy and effortless with a 10-12 knot wind. Pull VG on and it will stay banked in tight thermals with little effort while staying easy to control. It will fly fast when needed to get through turbulance and sink and slow when you want to maximize minimal lift. Landing is a bit difficult because of its small flare window that requires high authority.

removed keel pocket

he most significant aerodynamic revisions to the Sport 3 are a redesigned sail and stability system that together provide for a tighter-flatter sail and allow for lower sprog settings. This lower twist sail both significantly improves high speed performance and reduces pitch pressures at high speed. These changes also contribute to improved handling across the speed range and range of VG adjustment. The Sport 3 can also be configured with carbon fiber raked tips that increase the effective aspect ratio, reducing induced drag to further enhance low speed performance.

he most significant aerodynamic revisions to the Sport 3 are a redesigned sail and stability system that together provide for a tighter-flatter sail and allow for lower sprog settings. This lower twist sail both significantly improves high speed performance and reduces pitch pressures at high speed. These changes also contribute to improved handling across the speed range and range of VG adjustment. The Sport 3 can also be configured with carbon fiber raked tips that increase the effective aspect ratio, reducing induced drag to further enhance low speed performance.

Larger Sting 3. Faired king post. VG. XC recreational.

The 1992 K4 was a high performance machine which blended friendly handling and good allround performance and was aimed at the competent mid-weight club pilot. The handling was reported to be light and precise and that this combined with good co-ordination makes thermalling a pure delight. A very efficient trimmer system transforms the glider from being docile and easy handling into a machine that will convert precious altitude into cross country distance. The 1993 K5 is the last of the ‘K’ series of gliders and was a replacement for the K2, incorporating some of the developments introduce in the K3 and the K4.

The Astir is our nose spur construction for the performance-oriented pleasure flyer, which places special emphasis on superior safety, best sink performance and an exemplary easy handling with a small pack size. We have many customers who have already learned to appreciate the nasal spur in a crash as a crumple zone, and no longer want to do without. The device is based on many elements of the proven Zephir CX. The upper sail battens are equipped with spring-loaded slat end plugs that are inserted into the hem of the leeches. In the area of the nose plates, the leading edge has two zippers that prevent the mylar sail from kinking during assembly. With these zippers, all the our hang gliders. The base of the tower is covered with a neoprene protective bag. The steel cable linkages in the sail are slightly higher compared to the CX and thus there is a lot of friction when loading and removal, a greater range of motion for the rope attachment. The tubes, which are pushed into each other like telescopes, collide with massive impacts. All components that require a larger require effort, are reduced to save energy.

Advanced king post glider. Rating 4. King post hang system with neoprene seal.

Successor to Desire. King post performance glider. Enterprise Wings now inactive.

The intermediate glider for new pilots, the Airfex is much lighter than other double surface gliders (23 kg) an thus ideal for smaller pilots with a weight of between 50 and 70 kg. Statically fully balanced and equiped with a smaller handier A-frame, the Airfex is unbeatable when it comes to ground handling. Also worth mentioning are the easy landing characteristics of this glider.

The minimal weight abd good flight characteristics of the Funfex have become almost legendary over the years. Today the Funfex is still unbeatable when it comes to experiencing a maximum of enjoyment in the air with a minimum of effort. The reason for this is the often copied (but never achieved) design which combines a low aspect ratio with astonishing performance.

oe Guggenmos makes the Bullet glider series and the RCS Topless. The Bullet C was a 1984 hang glider for Advanced pilots. The Bullet Competition appeared in 1984.

Designed by world champions Manfred Ruhmer and Christian Ciech, this advanced intermediate glider is the evolution of the Orbiter 2. The target that we set for this new intermediate wing was to optimize simplicity of handling in all phases of flight, without penalizing performance. This hang glider is the right choice for pilots: who prefer a glider that is lighter, more stable and easier to handle who don't need a competition glider for their recreational flying, but still expect good performance.

Designed by world champions Manfred Ruhmer and Christian Ciech, this advanced intermediate glider is the evolution of the Orbiter 2. The target that we set for this new intermediate wing was to optimize simplicity of handling in all phases of flight, without penalizing performance. This hang glider is the right choice for pilots: who prefer a glider that is lighter, more stable and easier to handle who don't need a competition glider for their recreational flying, but still expect good performance.

Designed by world champions Manfred Ruhmer and Christian Ciech, this advanced intermediate glider is the evolution of the Orbiter 2. The target that we set for this new intermediate wing was to optimize simplicity of handling in all phases of flight, without penalizing performance. This hang glider is the right choice for pilots: who prefer a glider that is lighter, more stable and easier to handle who don't need a competition glider for their recreational flying, but still expect good performance.

the Laminar with kingpost. A hang glider for advanced pilots who do not want to fly a kingpost less glider

the Laminar with kingpost. A hang glider for advanced pilots who do not want to fly a kingpost less glider Refined high-AR MastR variant. AR 7.84, 25–27 battens, nose angle 127°. Advanced pilots.

the Laminar with kingpost. A hang glider for advanced pilots who do not want to fly a kingpost less glider

"The Laminar, with a king post." High-performance king post based on Icaro's world-champion topless design. Profiled forward-canted king post reduces drag. DHV Class 3. Glide comparable to many topless gliders.

The GECKO is designed for the upcoming and experienced recreational pilot. Originally designed to bridge the gap between the Malibu and the Litesport Class, the glider exceeds expectations, in handling just as much as in glide performance. The GECKO is the perfect intermediate glider to introduce pilots to XC flying, with a powerful VG on an otherwise Intermediate planform.

The GECKO is designed for the upcoming and experienced recreational pilot. Originally designed to bridge the gap between the Malibu and the Litesport Class, the glider exceeds expectations, in handling just as much as in glide performance. The GECKO is the perfect intermediate glider to introduce pilots to XC flying, with a powerful VG on an otherwise Intermediate planform.

The Moyes Litesport is arguably the best king posted hang glider on the market. Designed by Gerolf Heinrichs, the Litesport has evolved out of the knowledge and experience base of the Litespeed and performs similarly to a non-king posted glider, while handling like an intermediate glider. Characteristics overview suitable for competitive or recreational flying. superior handling, more responsive, easy to turn, easier to straighten sophisticated, but easy to operate VG system with one luff line and single dive stick for reduced drag and weight easy to handle with a comparable glide with most non-king posted gliders diverse range afforded by VG and G-string systems. - VG off = loose, flexible wing with raised tailing edge for launches, landing and thermalling - VG applied = tight, flat sail for high speed glides. low wing tip inertia due to low weight Automatic compensation: the luff line is linked to the top side wire, the top side wire travels up the kingpost when the VG is loose which causes the luff line to be automatically compensated. The certification testing showed excellent pitch stability readings with this innovative system. Side wires: the top side wire runs through a slider in the kingpost which keeps the side wires tensioned at all VG settings, this enables the glider to have taut instead of loose side wires on take off and a powerful VG

The Moyes Litesport is arguably the best king posted hang glider on the market. Designed by Gerolf Heinrichs, the Litesport has evolved out of the knowledge and experience base of the Litespeed and performs similarly to a non-king posted glider, while handling like an intermediate glider. Characteristics overview suitable for competitive or recreational flying. superior handling, more responsive, easy to turn, easier to straighten sophisticated, but easy to operate VG system with one luff line and single dive stick for reduced drag and weight easy to handle with a comparable glide with most non-king posted gliders diverse range afforded by VG and G-string systems. - VG off = loose, flexible wing with raised tailing edge for launches, landing and thermalling - VG applied = tight, flat sail for high speed glides. low wing tip inertia due to low weight Automatic compensation: the luff line is linked to the top side wire, the top side wire travels up the kingpost when the VG is loose which causes the luff line to be automatically compensated. The certification testing showed excellent pitch stability readings with this innovative system. Side wires: the top side wire runs through a slider in the kingpost which keeps the side wires tensioned at all VG settings, this enables the glider to have taut instead of loose side wires on take off and a powerful VG

The North Wing Horizon ET is designed to bring the new pilot far into the sport by offering outstanding performance in tight sail setting with pull of the VG line, and docile handling in loose settings to go right from the training hill to fun soaring. If you are learning to fly by aero or truck towing, you will be glad to know the Horizon ET is very stable under tow, even without a stabilizer tail! The 10-minute set up time is also nice!

The PULSE is known throughout the world to be the best Hang 2 glider ever produced. The PULSE has brought thousands of new pilots into the world of Hang Gliding, giving them the confidence to fly safely. Now, the PULSE is back in production, with the impeccable quality that you expect from North Wing, Inc. Manufactured to the same certified standards as originally made, the PULSE is HGMA Certified.

The Sensor F5 and new 710 are at the pinnacle of high performance king posted flex wing development and are by far the lightest weight and easiest to fly and the most enjoyable high performance hang glider that Seedwings has ever built Founded in 1975 by its current owner, Bob Trampenau, Seedwings and the Sensor series has had a tremendous influence on the worldwide technological progress of hang gliders and the sport in general

High-performance king post glider. Span 10.4m, area 13.5m², AR 8.0. Curved fiberglass tips. Available in 135, 144, 152 sq ft sizes. Glide ~14:1. VNE 65 mph, VA 55 mph.

The 1989 Rumour was a fast, small, light, efficient and very clean glider which featured a new lightweight airframe, enclosed tip rods, enclosed keel, sealed kingpost hole and it was without a keel pocket. Other features were 100 % double surface tips, VB, and rubber backed airfoil uprights. The Rumor allowed Solar Wings to keep up with its UK competitor (i.e. Airwave) by winning the French and Italian championships in 89 and the UK ones in 89 and 90. Very stable glider good in a straight line, but can be a little stiff in roll. Easy landings and rock solid in turbulance. Plenty of examples around so not too expensive-good intermediate glider with reasonable performance, for 35hrs + pilot wanting to upgrade on a budget in May 2007 for £200. The 1991 Rumour 2 had a new high-aspect ratio sail, a kingpost hang point, luff-line compensator and slightly reduced wing area in pursuit of improved handling and better glide at speed. The battens were of 7075.