Avian Java Explained
The
Avian Java is a British high-wing, single-place, advanced sports
hang glider, designed by Steve Elkins and Neil Hammerton and produced by
Avian Limited of
Hope Valley, Derbyshire.
[1] [2] Design and development
The Java was designed as an advanced recreational hang glider. It was later developed into the "topless" Java Comp 150 which dispensed with the kingpost and top wire rigging, although it retained the lower flying wires. The Java Comp 150 later evolved into the Avian Cheetah competition glider. All Java models are British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association certified.
The Java 155 model is typical of the line and is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 101NaN1 span wing has a nose angle of 125° and an aspect ratio of 7.0:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 70to.
The Java 155 can be folded up to a 310NaN0 package, 5.91NaN1 in length for ground transportation on a car top. It can also be further broken down to a length of 4.61NaN1 when required for airline or similar space-restricted travel.
Variants
- Java 140
Current production version, with 9.51NaN1 span wing, area of 131NaN1, a nose angle of 125deg; and an aspect ratio of 6.5:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 50to.
- Java 150
Circa 2003 version no longer in production. Has 101NaN1 span wing, area of 13.91NaN1, a nose angle of 125deg; and an aspect ratio of 7.3:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 60to.
- Java 155
Current production version, with 101NaN1 span wing, with an area of 14.4m2, a nose angle of 125° and an aspect ratio of 7.0:1.
- Java Comp 150
Circa 2003 "topless" competition version no longer in production, replaced by the Avian Cheetah. Has 101NaN1 span wing, with an area of 13.7m2, a nose angle of 125° and an aspect ratio of 7.3:1.External links
Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 42. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- Web site: Java 140 & 155 . https://archive.today/20130106092352/http://www.avian.hanggliding.dk/html/SpecSheets/Spec1_java.php . dead . 2013-01-06 . 6 February 2012 . . n.d. .
