Moyes Max
| Max | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Moyes Delta Gliders |
| Status | Production completed |
The Moyes Max is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Botany, New South Wales in the mid-2000s. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Max was developed as an intermediate-level hang glider, incorporating a variable geometry system.[2]
The Max is made from aluminum tubing, with the 70% double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Available in only one size, the Max 157, its 9.82 m (32.2 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 110 kg (154 to 243 lb).[1][3]
Specifications (Max 157)
[edit]Data from Bertrand and manufacturer[1][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.82 m (32 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.6:1
- Empty weight: 30 kg (66 lb)
- Gross weight: 140 kg (309 lb)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "Moyes Max". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Glider Archive Specs". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.