XIX Smile explained

The XIX Smile is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl, introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Smile was designed as a beginner glider for the flight training role. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Smile in a 2003 review as having, "all the quality of construction and performance of the more sophisticated XIX products".[1]

Variants

Smile S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 25.5m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 65to. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1 certified.[1]
    Smile M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 121NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27.3m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80to

    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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