Aeros Discus Explained

The Aeros Discus is a family of Ukrainian high-wing, single-place, hang gliders, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv and introduced in 2002.[1] [2]

Design and development

The Discus series was conceived as a single-place intermediate hang glider for recreational cross country flying.

Aeros explains the design role:

Typical of the line, the Discus 148 model is made from aluminium tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 101NaN1 span wing is cable braced with a kingpost. The nose angle is 128° and the aspect ratio is 7.3:1.

The wing is also used on the Aeros ANT and the British Flylight Dragonfly, Flylight Motorfloater and Flylight E-Dragon ultralight trikes in its Discus T configuration.[3] [4]

Variants

Discus
  • Original model introduced as an intermediate glider in 2002.
    Discus 148
  • Version sold circa 2003.
    Discus A
  • Version sold in 2012, with 41NaN1 length when packed for ground transportation.
    Discus B
  • Version sold in 2012, with 2.41NaN1 length when packed for ground transportation.
    Discus C
  • Introduced in 2006, this model offers higher performance. It features a Matrix (Bainbridge) sail and Wills Wing Litestream down tubes, Wills Wing basebar with streamlined fittings and a Wills Wing Slipstream kingpost.[5]
    Discus M
  • Version with modified keel for use with Swedish Aerosport Mosquito and other power packages.
    Discus 15T
  • Version of the basic Discus wing, reinforced and with a modified control bar, for use on small ultralight trikes.

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 41. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Web site: Chronicles of AEROS Company. 2 February 2012. Aeros. 2008.
    3. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 212. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
    4. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 215. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
    5. Web site: Discus C. 2 February 2012. Aeros. 2011.

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