Airwave Magic

Magic
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Airwave Gliders
Designer Bruce Goldsmith
Status Production completed
Unit cost
£2,123 (2004)

The Airwave Magic is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Magic was designed as a competition glider.[1]

The design progressed through several generations of models, including the Magic, Magic 2 and 3, each improving on the last. The three models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

The designer, Bruce Goldsmith, won the 2007 Paragliding World Championships held in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3.[2]

Variants

Magic 3 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 m2 (263.3 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
Magic 3 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
Magic 3 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 m2 (302.7 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 105 kg (220 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]

Specifications (Magic 2 M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wing area: 26 m2 (280 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.03:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph; 30 kn)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ "Manilla 2007". manilla2007.com. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
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