Airwave Magic
| Magic | |
|---|---|
 Airwave Magic IV | |
| General information | |
| Type | Hang Glider |
National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Airwave Gliders |
| Designer | |
| Status | Production completed |
The Airwave Magic is an Austrian single-place, hang glider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Magic was designed as a competition glider.
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.
Operational history
The designer, Bruce Goldsmith, won the 2007 Paragliding World Championships held in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3.
Variants
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Specifications (Magic 2 M)
Data from Bertrand
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
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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.