Edel Live
| Live | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Edel Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Edel Live is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Live was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history
[edit]In a 2003 review Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that Live has proven very commercially successful.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Live S
- Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.71 m2 (266.0 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Live M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.10 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Live L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.61 m2 (318.7 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Live M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.10 m (39 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.35:1