HANG
GLIDER, TYPE "MOSQUITO"
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Class: Beginner
Designed and developed
through the ARDB Project (Aeronautics Research and Development
Board), as a primary trainer to help promoting the sport.
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Its characteristics are :
* LIGHT WEIGHT * LOW SPEED * STABILITY * EASY
HANDLING
Designed for non-experienced pilots the
"MOSQUITO" will forgive most of the errors a beginner can make: it is the ideal
instrument for imparting instruction on a training slope.
The "MOSQUITO" is also provided with
all the safety devices required for high flights and therefore is fully suitable for
initiation to soaring and thermaling; the new-born pilot will go a long way with this
glider.
SIZES:
Two sizes are available:
Size A: "MOSQUITO" 18 sq.m. for pilot weight 60 to 80
kg.
Size B: "MOSQUITO" 16 sq.m. for pilot weight 45 to 60
kg.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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SIZE A
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SIZE B
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IN FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
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| Nose angle (Deg) |
109.00
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109.00
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Minimum sink rate |
1.2
m/s
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| Area (sq.m) |
17.90
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15.90
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Best Glide
Ratio |
7.5
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| Span (m) |
8.75
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8.75
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Stall speed |
25
km/h
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| Aspect Ratio |
4.40
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4.60
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| Normal length in bag (m) |
5.60
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5.40
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| Minimum length in bag (m) |
3.70
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3.50
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| PVC Battens |
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12+1
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| Floating tips and luff
lines |
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| Sliding Cross-Bar |
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| Sail sewn in form |
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