Airwave Wave

Crew: one
Wing area: 27.06&nbsp;m 2 (291.3&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.23:1

The Airwave Wave is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development[]

The Wave was designed as a beginner glider, with the three models each named for their relative size.^[1]

Wave S: Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.94 m² (268.5 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]
Wave M: Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 27.06 m² (291.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]
Wave L: Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.27 m² (315.1 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Performance

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X