Moyes XT explained

The Moyes XT 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 XT is an intermediate-level hang glider made from aluminum tubing, with the mostly single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. It was marketed as easy to fly, possessing a low stall speed and responsive handling. The aircraft was produced in two sizes named after its wing area in square feet, to accommodate pilots of different weight ranges.[2] [3]

Variants

XT145
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 8.41NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 115°, wing area is 13.5m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. glider empty weight is 240NaN0 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 45to.[1] [3]
    XT165
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 9.141NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 115°, wing area is 15.3m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.45:1. The glider empty weight is 29.50NaN0 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 63.5to.[1] [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 XT145. Moyes Delta Gliders. 14 February 2016.
    3. Web site: Out of Production - Glider Specifications. Moyes Delta Gliders. 14 February 2016.

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