Edel Live

Live
Role	Paraglider
National origin	South Korea
Manufacturer	Edel Paragliders
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	£1,528 (all sizes, 2004)

The Edel Live is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Live was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Operational history

In a 2003 review Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that Live has proven very commercially successful.^[1]

Variants

Live S

Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.71 m² (266.0 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Live M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.10 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.3 m² (294 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Live L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.61 m² (318.7 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Live M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.10 m (39 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 27.3 m² (294 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.35:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X