Edel Prime Bi

The Edel Prime Bi is a South Korean two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.[1]

Prime Bi
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Edel Paragliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
£2,123 (all sizes, 2004)

Design and development

The Prime Bi was designed as a tandem glider for flight training, hence Bi designation, indicting "bi-place" or two seater.[1]

The aircraft's 14.6 m (47.9 ft) span wing has 57 cells, a wing area of 42 m2 (450 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is DHV 2 and AFNOR Bi-Place certified.[1]

Specifications (Prime Bi)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 42 m2 (450 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 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 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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