Impuls 17 Explained

The Impuls 17 is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich.^[1]

The aircraft is no longer in production.^[2]

Design and development

The Impuls 17 was designed as a beginner and school wing for flight training and is certified as DHV Class 2. It is named for its rounded-off wing area, which is 17.4m2.

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 101NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60to.

Notes and References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
2. Web site: Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language). 26 February 2012. Impuls. n.d..