Ellipse Fuji
| Fuji | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | La société Ellipse |
| Status | In production (2013) |
The Ellipse Fuji is a French high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by La société Ellipse of Étuz.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Fuji was designed as an intermediate hang glider for local recreational and cross-country flying. Built in four sizes, it is also suitable for adding a motorized harness for powered hang glider operations.[1]
Typical of the series, the Fuji 15 is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 122° and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. The model number indicates the approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Operational history
[edit]The Fuji 15 is used on the DTA Alizés nanotrike and the Electravia Electro Trike.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Fuji 13
- Extra-small sized model with a wing area of 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft), wing span of 9.2 m (30.2 ft), aspect ratio of 6.3:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 40 to 60 kg (88 to 132 lb).[1]
- Fuji 14
- Small sized model with a wing area of 14 m2 (150 sq ft), wing span of 9.6 m (31.5 ft), aspect ratio of 7.1:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb).[1]
- Fuji 15
- Medium sized model with a wing area of 15.5 m2 (167 sq ft), wing span of 10 m (32.8 ft), aspect ratio of 6.6:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 70 to 85 kg (154 to 187 lb).[1]
- Fuji 16
- Large sized model with a wing area of 16.5 m2 (178 sq ft), wing span of 10 m (32.8 ft), aspect ratio of 6.3:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).[1]
- Fuji 16 Moteur
- Large sized model, structurally reinforced for motorized flight, with a wing area of 16.5 m2 (178 sq ft), wing span of 10 m (32.8 ft), aspect ratio of 6.3:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).[1]
Specifications (Fuji 16)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 16.5 m2 (178 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.3