Avian Rio

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Rio
Role Hang glider
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Avian Limited
DesignerSteve Elkins and Neil Hammerton
StatusIn production

The Avian Rio is a British high-wing, single-place, recreational hang glider, designed by Steve Elkins and Neil Hammerton and produced by Avian Limited of Hope Valley, Derbyshire. [1] [2]

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Design and development

The Rio was designed as a sports glider for recreational local and cross-country flying, while still being light in weight and easy to fly. [1] [2]

The Rio 15 model the sole version produced and is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 120° and an aspect ratio of 6:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 61 to 95 kg (134 to 209 lb). The model number indicates the wing area in square metres. [1]

The glider can be broken down to a 27.3 kg (60 lb) package, 3.8 m (12.5 ft) in length for ground transportation on a car top. [2]

Specifications (Rio 15)

Data from Avian [2]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 42. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 Avian Limited (n.d.). "Rio 15". Archived from the original on 6 January 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2012.