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Edel Live

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Live
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Edel Paragliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Edel Live is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

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

Operational history

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In a 2003 review Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that Live has proven very commercially successful.[1]

Variants

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Live S
Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.71 m2 (266.0 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Live M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.10 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Live L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.61 m2 (318.7 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Live M)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.10 m (39 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.35:1

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X