Ellipse Twist
| Twist | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | La société Ellipse |
| Status | In production |
The Ellipse Twist is a French high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by La société Ellipse of Étuz.[1]
Design and development
The Twist was designed as a beginner hang glider and is built in three sizes.[1]
Typical of the series, the Twist 15 is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.2 m (30.2 ft) span wing, uses a single tube-style kingpost and upper flying wires. The nose angle is 120° and the aspect ratio is 6.5:1. The model number indicates the approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
- Twist 13
- Small sized model with a wing area of 13 m2 (140 sq ft), wing span of 9.2 m (30.2 ft), aspect ratio of 6.5:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 40 to 60 kg (88 to 132 lb).[1]
- Twist 15
- Medium sized model with a wing area of 15.5 m2 (167 sq ft), wing span of 9.2 m (30.2 ft), aspect ratio of 6.5:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb).[1]
- Twist 16
- Medium sized model with a wing area of 16.5 m2 (178 sq ft), wing span of 9.2 m (30.2 ft), aspect ratio of 6.2:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).[1]
Specifications (Twist 15)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.2 m (30 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 15.5 m2 (167 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.5:1