Seedwings Europe Kestrel Explained
The
Seedwings Europe Kestrel is an
Austrian high-wing, single-place,
hang glider that was designed and produced by
Seedwings Europe of
Schlitters. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[1] Design and development
The Kestrel was designed as an intermediate-level hang glider with an emphasis on a light empty weight, easy rigging and good performance. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The nose angle is 129° for all models.[1]
The models are each DHV2 certified and are named for their rough wing area in square feet.[1]
Variants
- Kestrel 133
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.951NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 12.4m2. The pilot hook-in weight range is 60to.[1]
- Kestrel 148
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.251NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 13.8m2. The pilot hook-in weight range is 70to.[1]
- Kestrel 158
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.41NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 14.6m2. The pilot hook-in weight range is 80to.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 48. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
