Impuls IC

IC
Role	Hang glider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Impuls
Status	Production completed

The Impuls IC is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich.^[1]

The aircraft is no longer in production.^[2]

Design and development

The Impuls IC was designed as the company's attempt to create an intermediate hang glider which would be a natural progressive step for students from its beginner wings. The IC is certified as DHV Class 2.^[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 126° and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 120 kg (132 to 265 lb).^[1]

The IC sold for €3950 in 2003.^[1]

Specifications (IC)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Wingspan: 10.1 m (33 ft 2 in)
Wing area: 15.2 m² (164 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 6.7:1

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
^ Impuls (n.d.). "Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)". Retrieved 26 February 2012.

[WDLA04-1] Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

[Impuls-2] Impuls (n.d.). "Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)". Retrieved 26 February 2012.

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