Guggenmos ESC explained

The Guggenmos ESC is a German high-wing, single-place, rigid-wing hang glider that was designed by World Hang Gliding Champion Josef Guggenmos and produced by his company Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos.[1]

Design and development

The ESC was designed as a competition rigid wing glider. The aircraft was built in two sizes, both certified to DHV Class 3. The aircraft underwent a program of continuous improvement and refinement during its production history.

Variants

ESC 2002
  • Large size model for heavier pilots, with a 12.11NaN1 span wing, nose angle of 143°, wing area of 13.4m2 and an aspect ratio of 11.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 70to. The price was €8155 in 2003.
    ESC C
  • Small size model for lighter pilots, with a 11.21NaN1 span wing, nose angle of 143°, wing area of 12.1m2 and an aspect ratio of 10.5:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 66to. The price was €8155 in 2003.

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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