Airwave Scenic

Scenic
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Airwave Gliders
Designer Bruce Goldsmith
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
£2,000 (2004)

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.[1]

Design and development

The Scenic was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Scenic Bi, indicting "bi-place" or two seater.[1]

The aircraft's 14.81 m (48.6 ft) span wing has 77 cells, a wing area of 43 m2 (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.[1]

Specifications (Scenic Bi)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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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