Ellipse Twist Explained
The
Ellipse Twist is a French high-wing, single-place,
hang glider designed and produced by
La société Ellipse of
Étuz.
[1] Design and development
The Twist was designed as a beginner hang glider and is built in three sizes.
Typical of the series, the Twist 15 is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.21NaN1 span wing, uses a single tube-style kingpost and upper flying wires. The nose angle is 120° and the aspect ratio is 6.5:1. The model number indicates the approximate wing area in square metres.
Variants
- Twist 13
Small sized model with a wing area of 13m2, wing span of 9.21NaN1, aspect ratio of 6.5:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 40to.
- Twist 15
Medium sized model with a wing area of 15.5m2, wing span of 9.21NaN1, aspect ratio of 6.5:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 55to.
- Twist 16
Medium sized model with a wing area of 16.5m2, wing span of 9.21NaN1, aspect ratio of 6.2:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 70to.Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
