Windstar
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Zero Gravity Paragliders
Designer Mansoo Chae
Introduction 2002
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Zero Gravity Windstar is a South Korean single-place paraglider that was designed by Mansoo Chae and produced by Zero Gravity Paragliders of Seoul, introduced in 2002. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Windstar was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

By 2003 glider was initially to be only sold in South Korea, with global marketing to follow.[1]

Variants

Windstar XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.2 m (36.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.5 m2 (253 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]
Windstar S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.6 m2 (276 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]
Windstar M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.8 m2 (299 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]
Windstar L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.6 m2 (329 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]

Specifications (Windstar M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 27.8 m2 (299 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.3:1

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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