Edel Excel Explained

The Edel Excel is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Excel was designed as an advanced and competition glider. It can be fitted with thin cross-section lines to reduce drag for competition flying.

The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

Excel S
  • Small-sized model for mlight-weight pilots. Its 11.891NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.79m2, 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
    Excel L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.121NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 29.09m2, 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 95to. The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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