Firebird Tribute

The Firebird Tribute 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]

Tribute
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Firebird Sky Sports AG
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
£2,408 (all sizes, 2004)

Design and development

The Tribute was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants
Tribute M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.77 m2 (288.1 sq ft), 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Tribute L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.5 m2 (296 sq ft), 115 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]

Specifications (Tribute L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 27.5 m2 (296 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.43:1
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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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