Moyes Malibu Explained
The
Moyes Malibu is an Australian high-wing, single-place,
hang glider designed and produced by
Moyes Delta Gliders of
Kurnell, New South Wales. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[1] Design and development
The Malibu was designed as a beginner and intermediate hang glider, but is often used as a dune soaring machine, due to its low stall speed and maneuverability. It is made from aluminum tubing, with its single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.[2]
The Malibu2 version replaced the original Malibu in production. It incorporates many improvements to the original design, including a reinforced trailing edge, an improved sail cut to improve stall, roll, pitch, long with its performance characteristics and a ball bearing-mounted wing tip to enhance the flexing of the tip.[2]
Variants
- Malibu 190
Original model built in the mid-2000s. Its 10.11NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 118°, wing area is 17.7m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 68to.
- Malibu2 166
Improved model in production in 2016. Its 9.21NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120.5°, wing area is 15.4m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. Empty weight is 230NaN0. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60to.[3]
- Malibu2 188
Improved model in production in 2016. Its 10.11NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120.5°, wing area is 17.5m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Empty weight is 260NaN0. Pilot hook-in weight range is 80to.[3] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
- Web site: Malibu 2. moyes.com.au. 2 February 2016.
- Web site: Moyes Delta Gliders. moyes.com.au. 2 February 2016.
