Solar Wings Scandal Explained

The Solar Wings Scandal is a family of British high-wing, single-place, hang gliders that was designed and produced by Solar Wings of Manton, Wiltshire. Introduced in 1995 it is now out of production. When it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1] [2]

Design and development

The Scandal series was designed as a high performance competition glider. It is made from aluminum and carbon fibre tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Some models have a kingpost and top rigging, while others, notably the XK and XK-R, are topless.[1]

The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants

Scandal 12.4
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots, introduced in 1995. Its 9.41NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127°, wing area is 12.4m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 48to.[3]
    Scandal 13.6
  • Mid-sized model for middle weight pilots, introduced in 1995. Its 9.91NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127°, wing area is 13.6m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.3:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 58to.[3]
    Scandal 14.4
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots, introduced in 1995. Its 10.351NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127°, wing area is 14.4m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.44:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 72to.[3]
    Scandal S 12.4
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.41NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 131°, wing area is 12.4m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 48to. The glider model is BHPA certified.[1]
    Scandal S 13.6
  • Mid-sized model for middle weight pilots. Its 9.91NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 131°, wing area is 13.6m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.3:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 58to. The glider model is BHPA certified.[1]
    Scandal S 14.4
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.351NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 131°, wing area is 14.4m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.44:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 72to. The glider model is BHPA certified.[1]
    Scandal XK
  • Model introduced in 1997. Its 13.2m2 area wing is topless.[4]
    Scandal XK-R 13.6
  • Mid-sized model for middle pilots introduced in 2000. Its 9.91NaN1 span wing is topless. The nose angle is 131°, wing area is 13.6m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.3:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 58to. The glider model is BHPA certified.[1] [2]
    Scandal XK-R 14.4
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots introduced in 2000. Its 10.351NaN1 span wing is topless. The nose angle is 131°, wing area is 14.4m2 and the aspect ratio is 7.44:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 72to. The glider model is BHPA certified.[1] [2]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 48. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: SOLAR WINGS (Hang glider manufacturer). delta-club-82.com. 3 March 2016.
    3. Web site: Hang glider : SCANDAL (Solar Wings). delta-club-82.com. 3 March 2016.
    4. Web site: Hang glider : SCANDAL XK (Solar Wings). delta-club-82.com. 3 March 2016.

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