La Mouette Profil Explained
The
La Mouette Profil is a French high-wing, single-place
hang glider that was designed and produced by
La Mouette of
Fontaine-lès-Dijon.
[1] Design and development
The Profil was built as an intermediate glider, with a 50% double surface wing and an enclosed crossbar. The Profil was built in two sizes to account for differing pilot weights. The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. All models have a nose angle of 120°.
Variants
- Profil 13
Small model for lighter pilot weights. Its wing area is 12.9m2, wingspan is 9.581NaN1 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 45to.
- Profil 15
Large model for heavier pilot weights. Its wing area is 14.9m2, wingspan is 101NaN1 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 55to.External links
Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
