Moyes Sonic Explained

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

Design and development

The Sonic was designed as a beginner and intermediate glider with a 60% double surface wing and neutral static balance for improved maneuverability.[2]

The aircraft is made from 7075-T6 aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in 4 oz Dacron sailcloth. The aircraft was produced in two models, the 165 and 190, designated by their wing area in square feet.[2]

Variants

Sonic 165
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.31NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 15.3m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The glider empty weight is 260NaN0 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 54to.[3]
    Sonic 190
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 101NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 17.7m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The glider empty weight is 290NaN0 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 74to. This model has a variable geometry system.[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 Sonic . Moyes Delta Gliders. 2 February 2016.
    3. Web site: Moyes Sonic Specifications. Moyes Delta Gliders. 2 February 2016.

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