Firebird Grid

The Firebird Grid is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Grid
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Firebird Sky Sports AG
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
£1,834 (Grid L, 2004)

Design and development

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

Variants
Grid S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.36 m (37.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.41 m2 (262.7 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Grid M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.90 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.77 m2 (288.1 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Grid L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.44 m (40.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.23 m2 (314.6 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Grid L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.44 m (40 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 29.23 m2 (314.6 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.29:1

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 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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