Zero Gravity Windstar
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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)[edit]
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