Moyes Sonic
| Sonic | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Moyes Delta Gliders |
| Status | Production completed |
The Moyes Sonic is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Botany, New South Wales. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Sonic was designed as a beginner and intermediate glider with a 60% double surface wing and neutral static balance for improved maneuverability.[2]
The aircraft is made from 7075-T6 aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in 4 oz Dacron sailcloth. The aircraft was produced in two models, the 165 and 190, designated by their wing area in square feet.[1][2]
Variants
[edit]- Sonic 165
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.3 m (30.5 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The glider empty weight is 26 kg (57 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 54 to 100 kg (119 to 220 lb).[1][3]
- Sonic 190
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 17.7 m2 (191 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The glider empty weight is 29 kg (64 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 74 to 109 kg (163 to 240 lb). This model has a variable geometry system.[1][3]
Specifications (Sonic 190)
[edit]Data from Bertrand and manufacturer[1][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 17.7 m2 (191 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
- Empty weight: 29 kg (64 lb)
- Gross weight: 138 kg (304 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn)
- Cruise speed: 32 km/h (20 mph, 17 kn)
- Stall speed: 23 km/h (14 mph, 12 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 74 km/h (46 mph, 40 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 9:1 at 43 km/h (27 mph)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b "Moyes Sonic". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ a b c "Moyes Sonic Specifications". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.