Skif BigSkif Bi

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BigSkif Bi
Role Paraglider
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer Skif Paragliding
DesignerSergei Rozhko
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Skif BigSkif Bi is a Ukrainian two-place paraglider that was designed by Sergei Rozhko and produced by Skif Paragliding of Feodosia in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

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

The aircraft's 14.7 m (48.2 ft) span wing has 59 cells, a wing area of 43 m2 (460 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5:1. The crew weight range is 150 to 200 kg (331 to 441 lb). [1]

Specifications (BigSkif 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 30. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
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