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

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Wingspan: 14.81 m (48 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 43 m² (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