Wills Wing Eagle
| Eagle | |
|---|---|
| |
| Wills Wing Eagle in flight | |
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Wills Wing |
| Introduction | 2000 |
| Status | Production completed |
The Wills Wing Eagle is an American high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Wills Wing of Santa Ana, California. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Eagle was designed as an intermediate-level glider. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the mostly double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth and cable braced from a single kingpost. Its nose angle is 122°.[1][2]
The models are each named for their rough wing area in square feet. The Eagle was certified to HGMA and DHV standards.[1][2]
Variants
[edit]- Eagle 145
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing is 9.4 m (30.8 ft), the wing area is 13.4 m2 (144 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 57 to 91 kg (126 to 201 lb).[1]
- Eagle 164
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing is 9.75 m (32.0 ft), the wing area is 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 68 to 113 kg (150 to 249 lb).[1]
- Eagle 180
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing is 10.1 m (33.1 ft), the wing area is 16.7 m2 (180 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 79 to 125 kg (174 to 276 lb).[1]
Specifications (Eagle 145)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 30 ft 10 in (9.4 m)
- Wing area: 144 sq ft (13.4 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 6.2:1
