Wings of Change Chinhook Bi

Chinhook Bi
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Wings of Change
Designer Markus Gründhammer
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€3,149 (2004)

The Wings of Change Chinhook Bi (English: Chinook) is an Austrian two-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Chinhook Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]

The aircraft's 14.9 m (48.9 ft) span wing has 44 cells, a wing area of 40.9 m2 (440 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 and EN/LTF A certified.[1][2]

Specifications (Chinhook Bi)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 14.9 m (48 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 40.9 m2 (440 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.44:1
  • Empty weight: 8.90 kg (20 lb)
  • Gross weight: 210 kg (463 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph; 24 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 38 km/h (24 mph; 21 kn)
  • Stall speed: 24 km/h (15 mph; 13 kn)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 Wings of Change (2011). "Chinhook". Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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