Wills Wings Talon / T2

Talon

The original Talon for advanced pilots was a very good wing, solid, powerful and very easy to pose.

In 2005 Wills Wing developed the Talon 2 (T2) for advanced pilots.

T2

The T2 handling is light and predictable. In strong conditions it was a very physically demanding wing to fly, otherwise very nice glider in light conditions. Heavier pitch and a bit slower in roll – but so reassuringly stable and predictable. Launches with ease, but landing has been a chore due to the weight. For XC and aerobatics this glider is like cheating compared to other gliders but landing in no wind or high altitude can be a problem. 1/3 VG works best for those conditions. Bring it in fast and pop it. It tells you when it’s ready to stall.

T2

The T2C of 2008 displays an excellent maneuverability in all conditions. It is able to store a lot of energy to make loops or wings over very easy.

T2C

A light wing and well built with good materials. In flight, slightly unstable spiral, it reacts well to turning. It can be pushed in thermal and warns when going too far by a nice stall.

T2CS

The T2CS appeared in 2013.

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Talon 140
Wing area: 13 m²
Wing span: 9.8 m
Aspect ratio: 7.4
Hang glider weight: 34 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 63 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 77 kg
Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Nose angle: 127°

Talon 150
Wing area: 13.9 m²
Wing span: 10.2 m
Aspect ratio: 7.5
Hang glider weight: 35 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 77 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 91 kg
Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Nose angle: 127°

Talon 160
Sail Area: 160 sq. ft / 14.9 m²
Wing span: 10.4 m
Aspect ratio: 7.2
Glider Weight: 79 lb / 36 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 180 lb / 91 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 255 lb / 109 kg
Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Nose angle: 127°
Skill Level: Advanced
SS/DS: Double Surface
KP/TL: Topless
VG: Yes

T2 144
Wing area: 13.4 m²
Wing span: 9.8 m
Aspect ratio: 7.4
Hang glider weight: 32 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 63 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 82 kg
Packed length: 5 m
Packed length short: 3.9 m
Nose angle: 127°

T2 154
Wing area: 14.3 m² / 154 sq. ft
Wing span: 10.2 m
Aspect ratio: 7.5
Hang glider weight: 33 kg / 73 lbs
Minimum pilot weight: 82 kg / 175 lb
Maximum pilot weight: 91 kg / 255 lb
Packed length: 5.2 m
Packed length short: 4.1 m
Nose angle: 127°
Skill Level: Advanced
SS/DS: Double Surface
KP/TL: Topless
VG: Yes

T2C 136
Wing area: 12.6 m²
Wing span: 9.6 m
Aspect ratio: 7.3
Hang glider weight: 31 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 68 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 95 kg
Minimum speed: 34 km/h
Maximum speed: 85 km/h
Max glide ratio speed: 74 km/h
Packed length: 4.8 m
Packed length short: 3.7 m
Nose angle: 127°

T2C 144
Wing area: 13.4 m²
Wing span: 9.8 m
Aspect ratio: 7.3
Hang glider weight: 32 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 72 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 107 kg
Minimum speed: 34 km/h
Maximum speed: 85 km/h
Max glide ratio speed: 74 km/h
Packed length: 5 m
Packed length short: 3.9 m
Nose angle: 127-132°
USHPA Rating: 4
Vd: 120 (km/h
HGMA Cert. 5/22/2006
Sugg. Retail $6475.00

T2C 154
Wing area: 14.3 m²
Wing span: 10.2 m
Aspect ratio: 7.4
Hang glider weight: 33 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 84 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 129 kg
Minimum speed: 34 km/h
Maximum speed: 85 km/h
Max glide ratio speed: 74 km/h
Packed length: 5.2 m
Packed length short: 4.1 m
Nose angle: 127-132°
USHPA Rating: 4
Vd: 120 (km/h
HGMA Cert. 10/6/2006
Sugg. Retail $6475.00

Wills Wings Eagle

Wills Wing’s take on a novice-intermediate double surface glider, the Eagle was built 2000 to 2006.

Eagle 145
Wing area: 13.4 m²
Wing span: 9.2 m
Aspect ratio: 6.2
Hang glider weight: 25 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 57 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 68 kg
Maximum speed: 74 km/h

Eagle 164
Wing span: 9.7 m
Sail Area: 164 sq. ft / 15.2 m²
Aspect ratio: 6.2
Glider Weight: 58 lb / 26 kg
Pilot Weight: 150-250 / 68-113 kg
Maximum speed: 74 km/h
Skill Level: Novice
SS/DS: Double Surface
KP/TL: Kingpost
VG: No

Eagle 180
Wing area: 16.7 m²
Wing span: 10.1 m
Aspect ratio: 6.1
Hang glider weight: 28 kg
Pilot Weight: 175-275 lb / 80-125 kg
Maximum speed: 74 km/h

Wills Wings Spectrum

The 1991 Spectrum is an excellent wing easy to take off and fly. Good turning and behaves well at minimum drop rate in marginal condition. Its ability to penetrate is surprising.

Spectrum 144
Wing area: 13.37 m²
Wing span: 9.44 m
Aspect ratio: 7
Hang glider weight: 24 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 50 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 95 kg
Packed length: 5.5 m
Packed length short: 3.7 m
Number of battens: 19
Nose angle: 120°

Spectrum 165
Sail Area: 165 sq. ft / 15.32 m²
Wing span: 10.35 m
Aspect ratio: 7
Glider Weight: 61 lbs / 28 kg
Pilot Hook-in Weight: 140 – 240 lb / 63-108 kg
Packed length: 6 m
Packed length short: 3.9 m
Number of battens: 19
Nose angle: 121°
Skill Level: Novice
SS/DS: Double Surface
KP/TL: Kingpost
VG: No

Wills Wings U2

The 2004 U2 for intermediate pilots is described as great stability, combined with easy roll response, and overall very easy handling, combined with good performance. On a U2 you can point your nose in any direction and the glider will follow. Easy to take off and set. In the air, it is very handy and actually goes where you want. Good plané all tense and still controllable.

U2 145
Wing area: 13.5 m² / 145 sq. ft
Wing span: 9.5 m
Aspect ratio: 6.8
Hang glider weight: 29 kg / 63 lb
Minimum pilot weight: 65 kg / 140 lb
Maximum pilot weight: 100 kg / 220 lb
Maximum speed: 85 km/h
Nose angle: 125°
Skill Level: Intermediate
SS/DS: Double Surface
KP/TL: Kingpost
VG: Yes

U2 160
Wing area: 14.9 m² / 160 sq. ft
Wing span: 10.1 m
Aspect ratio: 6.8
Hang glider weight: 31 kg / 68 lb
Minimum pilot weight: 72 kg / 160 lb
Maximum pilot weight: 117 kg / 255 lb
Maximum speed: 85 km/h
Nose angle: 125°
Skill Level: Intermediate
SS/DS: Double Surface
KP/TL: Kingpost
VG: Yes

Wills Wings Fusion

Fusion

The 1997 Fusion is a topless model hang glider for advanced pilots.

The Fusion SP can be stiff to turn when VG is tight. Glide is great. Just be aware and allow for the extended glide when landing, it seems to go forever in ground effect. Flare window is reasonable. Try 1/4 VG for a clean break on flare.

Fusion 141
Wing area: 13 m²
Wing span: 10 m
Aspect ratio: 7.7
Hang glider weight: 35 kg
Minimum speed: 30 km/h
Number of battens: 30

Fusion 150
Wing area: 13.9 m²
Wing span: 10.4 m
Aspect ratio: 7.7
Hang glider weight: 36 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 65 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 110 kg
Minimum speed: 32 km/h
Number of battens: 28
Nose angle: 127°