Airwave Scenic

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Scenic
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Airwave Gliders
Designer Bruce Goldsmith
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Airwave Scenic is an Austrian two-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The Scenic was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Scenic Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. [1]

The aircraft's 14.81 m (48.6 ft) span wing has 77 cells, a wing area of 43 m2 (460 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]

Specifications (Scenic Bi)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X