Wills Wing Ultra Sport
| Ultra Sport | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Wills Wing |
| Introduction | 1996 |
| Status | Production completed |
The Wills Wing Ultra Sport (sometimes UltraSport) is an American high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Wills Wing of Santa Ana, California, introduced in 1996. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Ultra Sport was conceived as a recreational glider, capable of making cross country flights. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.[1]
The three models are each named for their wing area in square feet.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Ultra Sport 135
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 32.2 ft (9.8 m) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127° and wing area is 135 sq ft (12.5 m2). The glider model was HGMA certified in 1998.[2]
- Ultra Sport 147
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 32.2 ft (9.8 m) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127°, wing area is 147 sq ft (13.7 m2) and the aspect ratio is 7.3:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 132 to 200 lb (60 to 91 kg). The glider model was HGMA certified in 1996 and is also DHV2 certified.[1][2]
- Ultra Sport 166
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 34.1 ft (10.4 m) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127°, wing area is 166 sq ft (15.4 m2) and the aspect ratio is 7.0:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 165 to 287 lb (75 to 130 kg). The glider model was HGMA certified in 1997 and is also DHV2 certified.[1][2]
Specifications (Ultra Sport 147)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 32 ft 2 in (9.8 m)
- Wing area: 147 sq ft (13.7 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 7.3:1
