Flight Design Stream Explained

The Flight Design Stream is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Hartmann and Stefan Müller and produced by Flight Design of Landsberied. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Stream was designed as an intermediate glider. Test flying was carried out by factory test pilot Richard Bergmann. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres/relative size.[1]

Variants

Stream S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.61NaN1 span wing has 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 65to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
    Stream M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.291NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.5m2, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
    Stream L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.71NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.5m2, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 95to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 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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