Airwave Magic
| Magic | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Airwave Gliders |
| Designer | Bruce Goldsmith |
| Status | Production completed |
The Airwave Magic 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
[edit]The Magic was designed as a competition glider.[1]
The design progressed through several generations of models, including the Magic, Magic 2 and 3, each improving on the last. The three models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history
[edit]The designer, Bruce Goldsmith, won the 2007 Paragliding World Championships held in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3.[2]
Variants
[edit]- Magic 3 S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 m2 (263.3 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
- Magic 3 M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
- Magic 3 L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 m2 (302.7 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 105 kg (220 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
Specifications (Magic 2 M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wing area: 26 m2 (280 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.03:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "Manilla 2007". manilla2007.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2016.