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Firebird Eagle Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the Firebird Eagle! Enjoy...

Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 2
Size DesignationM



Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being Sep 2006 currency conversions from the 2005 price in Euros!

Euros3150EUR
U.S. Dollars4000USD
United Kingdom Pounds2100GBP
Australian Dollars5400AUD
South African Rand30800ZAR
South Korean Won3780000KRW
Indian Rupees183600INR



Numerical Data

For all you number-crunchers out there, feast on this:

pilot take-off weight80-100 kg(177-220 lbs)
wing weight6.0 kg(13.0 lbs)
wing area (flat)27.2 m²(293 ft²)
wing area (projected)23.7 m²(255 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.4 m(41 ft)
wing span (projected)10.2 m(33 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.7
aspect ratio (projected)4.4
min sink1.1 m/s(216 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio8.6:1
speed min22 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim38 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max52 kph(32 mph, 28 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
landing behavioreasy
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly

All the above were recorded when this Firebird paraglider was flown at max weight.



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Firebird Eagle. I hope this approach is useful for getting a good idea of the colors when quickly comparing wings. Most paragliders have a basic wing color plus something different adorning the leading edge. You might be able to get a detailed look at one of the color schemes from the manufacturer's picture further down this page.


yellow, black leading edge




red, black leading edge




blue, black leading edge




white, orange leading edge




white, yellow leading edge




white, blue leading edge




Manufacturer's Picture

Photo by Gérard Florit, reproduced with permission.

firebird eagle paraglider




A Good Book

Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual. Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? This book will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!

Last updated: 23 Aug 2007




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