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Malibu
Role Hang glider
National origin Australia
Manufacturer Moyes Delta Gliders
Status In production (Malibu 2)

The Moyes Malibu is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Kurnell, New South Wales. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Design and development

The Malibu was designed as a beginner and intermediate hang glider, but is often used as a dune soaring machine, due to its low stall speed and maneuverability. It is made from aluminum tubing, with its single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.[1][2]

The Malibu2 version replaced the original Malibu in production. It incorporates many improvements to the original design, including a reinforced trailing edge, an improved sail cut to improve stall, roll, pitch, long with its performance characteristics and a ball bearing-mounted wing tip to enhance the flexing of the tip.[2]

Variants

Malibu 190
Original model built in the mid-2000s. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 118°, wing area is 17.7 m2 (191 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 68 to 110 kg (150 to 243 lb).[1]
Malibu2 166
Improved model in production in 2016. Its 9.2 m (30.2 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120.5°, wing area is 15.4 m2 (166 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. Empty weight is 23 kg (51 lb). Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 110 kg (132 to 243 lb).[3]
Malibu2 188
Improved model in production in 2016. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120.5°, wing area is 17.5 m2 (188 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Empty weight is 26 kg (57 lb). Pilot hook-in weight range is 80 to 126 kg (176 to 278 lb).[3]

Specifications (Malibu2 188)

Data from Manufacturer[3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.1 m (33 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 17.5 m2 (188 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.8:1
  • Empty weight: 26 kg (57 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 32 km/h (20 mph, 17 kn)
  • Stall speed: 22 km/h (14 mph, 12 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 74 km/h (46 mph, 40 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 9.5:1 at 38 km/h (24 mph)
  • Wing loading: 8.7 kg/m2 (1.8 lb/sq ft)

References

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ a b "Malibu 2". moyes.com.au. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Moyes Delta Gliders". moyes.com.au. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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