Wings of Change Twister explained

The Wings of Change Twister is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes, starting in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Twister was designed as an intermediate glider. Gründhammer describes his design as "a perfect synthesis of aesthetics, performance and safety". The Twister Xi variant had a slightly reduced glider weight.[1] [2] [3]

The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Twister S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.991NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 24.96m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 65to. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN B certified.[1] [2]
    Twister M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.751NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27.95m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 80to. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1] [2]
    Twister L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.521NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 31.4m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1] [2]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: Twister. 25 November 2016. Wings of Change. 2011.
    3. Web site: Twister Xi. 25 November 2016. Wings of Change. 2011.

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