1983: 700 Comanche N E., Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA.
UL builder
1980->
Amax Engineering
1995-7: 5 Utrecht Court, Donvale, Australia 3111.
Autogyro builder
Alturair Rotorair 2
two-seat air-pressure helicopter (first flown 1986)
Alturair
1995-6: 1405 N.Johnson, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA.
Alturair has flown the Rotorair 2 two-seat air-pressure helicopter (first flown 1986), manufactures components for the BD-5 and Globe Swift, and developed the Alturdyne A650 and AT62 engines.
Altiss Véga
The 1985 Altiss Véga was for novice pilots.
Véga 150
Wing area: 15 m²
Wing span: 9.70 m
Aspect ratio: 6.2
Hang glider weight: 22 kg
Véga 160
Wing area: 16 m²
Wing span: 10 m
Aspect ratio: 6.2
Hang glider weight: 23 kg
Véga 170
Wing area: 17 m²
Wing span: 10.3 m
Aspect ratio: 6.2
Hang glider weight: 25 kg
Véga 180
Wing area: 18 m²
Wing span: 10.6 m
Aspect ratio: 6.2
Hang glider weight: 26 kg
Altiss Duo
The 1984 Altiss Duo was for advanced pilots.
Bi
Wing area: 19.8 m²
Wing span: 10.3 m
Aspect ratio: 5.3
Hang glider weight: 35 kg
Altair Saturn / UP Saturn
A hang glider built in 1998 for intermediate pilots. It has excellent aerotow manners, and practically lands itself. It sets up quickly as well. Light, easy to setup, ground handle, takeoff & landing, a great sink rate and respectable speed when you need it.. Very solid, stable, no stupid tip wands or sprogs to mess with.
The Saturn 167 is responsive, yet forgiving, providing an excellent glide ratio and sink rate for an intermediate/beginner glider. It trims right at 18/19mph but can give ample speed when called for. It has a large flare window. It sets up easily and quicker than most gliders due to the fact that two inboard battens can be left in the sail after breakdown & the luff lines are permanently attached to the kingpost.
The Saturn was still in production along with the Predator by John Heiney & Joe Spinney at UP Gliders.
Saturn 147
Wing area: 13.2 m²
Wing span: 10.1 m
Aspect ratio: 6.32
Hang glider weight: 24 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 55 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 100 kg
Minimum speed: 37 km/h
Maximum speed: 86 km/h
Packed length: 5.48 m
Packed length short: 3.68 m
Number of battens: 17
Nose angle: 122°
Saturn 167
Wing area: 15.6 m²
Wing span: 10.05 m
Aspect ratio: 6.6
Hang glider weight: 28 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 72 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 117 kg
Saturn 170
Wing area: 15.6 sq.m
Certification: USHGA
Pilot weight: 80-130 kg
Wing span: 10.05 m
Aspect ratio: 6.6
Price (1998) US$3595
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
Altair
When UP USA finished, John Heiney formed a new company called Altair.
1998: 12379 South 265 West, USA-UT 84020 Draper, USA
Hang glider builder
Alpha-M A-211
First flew in 1993 the A-211 SL-A light plane, as a derivative of the Interavia SL-90 Leshiy. A-211 is version meeting JAR VLA regulations, while a kit-built version is A-211K.
