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Moyes Max

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Max
Role Hang glider
National origin Australia
Manufacturer Moyes Delta Gliders
Status Production completed

The Moyes Max is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Botany, New South Wales in the mid-2000s. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Design and development

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The Max was developed as an intermediate-level hang glider, incorporating a variable geometry system.[2]

The Max is made from aluminum tubing, with the 70% double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Available in only one size, the Max 157, its 9.82 m (32.2 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 110 kg (154 to 243 lb).[1][3]

Specifications (Max 157)

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Data from Bertrand and manufacturer[1][3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 9.82 m (32 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.6:1
  • Empty weight: 30 kg (66 lb)
  • Gross weight: 140 kg (309 lb)

References

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  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. ^ "Moyes Max". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Glider Archive Specs". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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