Airwave Magic Explained

The Airwave Magic is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Magic was designed as a competition glider.

The design progressed through several generations of models, including the Magic, Magic 2 and 3, each improving on the last. The three models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

The designer, Bruce Goldsmith, won the 2007 Paragliding World Championships held in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3.[2]

Variants

Magic 3 S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46m2, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 65to. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
    Magic 3 M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26m2, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
    Magic 3 L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12m2, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Web site: Manilla 2007. manilla2007.com. 17 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20080201145506/http://www.manilla2007.com/. 1 February 2008. dead.

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