Airwave Sport

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

Sport
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Airwave Gliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
£1,740 (Sport L, 2004)

Design and development

The Sport was designed as an intermediate glider. The five models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Sport in a 2003 review as "a lively DHV 1-2 wing".[1]

Variants
Sport XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23 m2 (250 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Sport S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Sport M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Sport L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Sport XL
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 140 kg (243 to 309 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Sport L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.21:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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