XIX Form explained

The XIX Form is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Form was designed as an intermediate glider. The design progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Form 2 S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.81NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.5m2, 62 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 75to. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 2 certified.[1]
    Form 2 M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.31NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28m2, 62 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
    Form 2 L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.71NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 29.5m2, 62 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.

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