A Primary Single Surface Hang glider from 1990.

 

In the air it’s not oversensitive. In the final flare, due the positions of the uprights, there is a great authority and the glider can be stoped easily.

 

The gliding ratio less than a modern (2011) paraglider but very good although Finsterwalder Charly should invest a few hours to write a modern manual.

 

The assembly is very fast. The glider can be extra-short packed to 1.95 m and takes 10 minutes extra. With excellent manufacturing quality, lightweight, very low stall-speed, easy handling, and quite fast setup also from ultra-short packing.

 

Wing area: 16 sq.m

Certification: DHV 1-2

Pilot weight: 70-105 kg

Wing span: 9.4 m

Nose Angle: 120 degs

Aspect ratio: 5.5

Hang glider weight: 22 kg

Minimum speed: 22 km/h

Maximum speed: 80 km/h

Max glide ratio (L/H): 10

Minimum sink rate: 1 m/s

Packed length: 5.5 m

Packed length short: 3.8 m

Number of battens: 15

Price (1998) 4750 DM