Altair Predator

The Predator evolved from UP USA’s TRX model in 1995.

The leading edge, spar and keel are all in carbon fibre. The Predator is a fast hang glider, but hard to soar in light conditions. Also fast on take-off, I has a hard time to start in no wind conditions.

They were building them in California again in 2012.

Predator 142
Wing area: 13.1 sq.m
Wing span: 10.2 m
Nose angle: 127°
Aspect ratio: 8
Hang glider weight: 30 kg
Pilot weight: 64-100 kg
Certification: USHGA
Price (1998) US$4975

Predator 158
Wing area: 14.5 sq.m
Wing span: 10.6 m
Nose angle: 127°
Aspect ratio: 8
Hang glider weight: 31 kg
Pilot weight: 82-127 kg
Certification: USHGA
Price (1998) US$4995

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