Moyes Max Explained

The Moyes Max is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Botany, New South Wales in the mid-2000s. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.^[1]

Design and development

The Max was developed as an intermediate-level hang glider, incorporating a variable geometry system.^[2]

The Max is made from aluminum tubing, with the 70% double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Available in only one size, the Max 157, its 9.821NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is 14.5m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 70to.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
2. Web site: Moyes Max. Moyes Delta Gliders. 2 February 2016.
3. Web site: Glider Archive Specs. Moyes Delta Gliders. 2 February 2016.