Impuls IC

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IC
Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Impuls
StatusProduction completed

The Impuls IC is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich. [1]

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The aircraft is no longer in production. [2]

Design and development

The Impuls IC was designed as the company's attempt to create an intermediate hang glider which would be a natural progressive step for students from its beginner wings. The IC is certified as DHV Class 2. [1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 126° and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 120 kg (132 to 265 lb). [1]

The IC sold for €3950 in 2003. [1]

Specifications (IC)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ Impuls (n.d.). "Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)" . Retrieved 26 February 2012.
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