Europe Sails Hyper

Hyper
Role	Hang glider
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Europe Sails
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€3963 (2003)

The Europe Sails Hyper is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Europe Sails.^[1]

Design and development

The Hyper was produced in the early 2000s, in one size only, with a wing area of 13.9 m² (150 sq ft).^[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 132° and an aspect ratio of 7.5:1. The design sold for €3963 in 2003.^[1]

Specifications (Hyper)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 13.9 m² (150 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 7.5:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X