Firebird Tribute Explained

The Firebird Tribute is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Tribute was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Tribute M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.51NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.77m2, 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
    Tribute L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.31NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27.5m2, 115 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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