Europe Sails Independent Explained

The Europe Sails Independent is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Europe Sails.[1]

Design and development

The Independent was introduced in 2003 as a "topless" competition design, lacking a kingpost and top rigging. It is available in two sizes.

The aircraft is made from a combination of 7075 aluminum tubing and carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, with the wing covered in 170g Dacron sailcloth. The wing nose angle is 132°. The wing features carbon fibre tips to smooth airflow and improve handling. The model number indicates the approximate wing area in square meters.[2]

Variants

Independent 13
  • Small sized model with a wing area of 13m2 and a wing span of 101NaN1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 56to. This model sold for €5084 in 2003.
    Independent 14
  • Large sized model with a wing area of 14.3m2 and a wing span of 10.351NaN1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 75to. This model sold for €5168 in 2003.

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Web site: Independent. 15 February 2012. Europe Sails. n.d.. https://web.archive.org/web/20120308223239/http://europe-sails.de/index.php?site=static&staticID=7. 8 March 2012. dead.

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