Airwave Hang Glider

The glider on display is a derivative of the Magic 3 series manufactured by Airwave Gliders on the Isle of Wight. See the Airwave home page for information about the compamy.

The structural spars are of Drawn Seamless HT30-TF aluminium alloy tubing connected with AN aircraft quality nuts and bolts. The framework is braced by 2.5 mm stainless steel cables each with a breaking strain in excess of 375 kg. It is covered by 4.2 oz sailcloth.

The pilot's harness is an Airtime Podlite fully enclosed type which provides the pilot with comfort and warmth on long flights reduces profile drag and provides stowage containers for parachute, ballast, camera and other items. It is attached to the glider by a standard karabiner.

Two variometers (sensitive vertical speed indicators) are fitted, a Falco and a Lindsay Ruddock LR2, also fitted to the frame is a map holder.

This exhibit was donated by Airwave Gliders Ltd

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