Wills Wing Ultra Sport Explained
The
Wills Wing Ultra Sport (sometimes
UltraSport) is an American high-wing, single-place,
hang glider that was designed and produced by
Wills Wing of
Santa Ana, California, introduced in 1996. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[1] Design and development
The Ultra Sport was conceived as a recreational glider, capable of making cross country flights. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.[1]
The three models are each named for their wing area in square feet.[1]
Variants
- Ultra Sport 135
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 32.21NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127° and wing area is 135square feet. The glider model was HGMA certified in 1998.[2]
- Ultra Sport 147
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 32.21NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127°, wing area is 147square feet and the aspect ratio is 7.3:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 132to. The glider model was HGMA certified in 1996 and is also DHV2 certified.[1] [2]
- Ultra Sport 166
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 34.11NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127°, wing area is 166square feet and the aspect ratio is 7.0:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 165to. The glider model was HGMA certified in 1997 and is also DHV2 certified.[1] [2] External links
Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 50. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
- Web site: HGMA Certified Wills Wing Gliders. Wills Wing Support. Wills Wing. 9 March 2016.
