Seedwings Europe Merlin Explained
The
Seedwings Europe Merlin 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 Merlin was designed as an intermediate-level hang glider with an emphasis on optimized sail design to eliminate twist at all speeds. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.[1]
The models are each named for their rough wing area in square feet.[1]
Variants
- Merlin 133
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.91NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 132°, the wing area is 12.4m2and the aspect ratio is 8:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 60to. The glider is DHV 3 certified.[1]
- Merlin 148
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.251NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 133°, the wing area is 13.8m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.6:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 70to. The glider is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
- Merlin 158
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.41NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 133°, the wing area is 14.6m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.4:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 80to. The glider is DHV 2-3 certified.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 48. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
