Solar Wings Breeze

The Solar Wings Breeze is a British high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Solar Wings of Manton, Wiltshire starting in 1996. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1][2]

Solar Wings Breeze
Role Hang glider
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Solar Wings
Introduction 1996
Status Production completed
Unit cost
£2,038 (2004)

Design and development

The Breeze was designed as an easy to fly intermediate glider. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is 15 m2 (160 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb).[1]

The Breeze was only produced in one size and was BHPA certified.[1]

Specifications (Breeze)

Data from Bertrand and Delta Club 82[1][2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 9.4 m (30 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 15 m2 (160 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
  • Empty weight: 27 kg (60 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn)
  • Stall speed: 25 km/h (16 mph, 13 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 10:1 at 50 km/h (31 mph)
  • Rate of sink: 1 m/s (200 ft/min)
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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 48. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "Hang glider: Breeze (Solar Wings)". delta-club-82.com. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
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