- Design and development
- Variants
- Specifications (BiBeta 5)
- References
- External links
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The Advance Bi Beta (sometimes written as BiBeta) is a Swiss two-place-in tandem paraglider, designed and produced by Advance Thun of Thun.[1] Design and developmentThe Beta was designed as a two-pace flight training glider for introducing new student pilots to the sport.[1] The Beta has undergone continuous development, starting with the original Beta, through the Beta 2, 3, 4 and 5 models.[1] Variants- Bi Beta
Tandem two place glider, initial model. - Bi Beta 2/3
Tandem two place glider sold in the mid-2000s period.[1] - Bi Beta 4
Tandem two place glider sold in the late-2000s period. - BiBeta 5
Tandem two place glider sold in the mid-2010s period. Its wing has an area of {{convert|40.81|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|120|to|225|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.[2] Specifications (BiBeta 5) {{Aircraft specs
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References1. ^1 2 3 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.advance.ch/en/products/paragliders/bibeta-5/|title=BiBeta 5|author=Advance Thun SA |work=advance.ch|accessdate=11 March 2016}}
External links{{Commons category|Advance Bi Beta}}- {{Official website|http://www.advance.ch/en/products/paragliders/bibeta-5/}}
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