Airwave Wave

Airwave Wave
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Airwave Gliders
Designer	Bruce Goldsmith
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	£1,660 (Wave M, 2004)

The Airwave Wave is an Austrian single-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 Wave was designed as a beginner glider, with the three models each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Wave S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.94 m² (268.5 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Wave M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 27.06 m² (291.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Wave L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.27 m² (315.1 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Wave M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wing area: 27.06 m² (291.3 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.23:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph; 24 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