- Design and development
- Specifications (Scenic Bi)
- References
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The Airwave Scenic is an Austrian two-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1] Design and developmentThe Scenic was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Scenic Bi, indicting "bi-place" or two seater.[1] The aircraft's {{convert|14.81|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has 77 cells, a wing area of {{convert|43|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|140|to|220|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.[1] Specifications (Scenic Bi) {{Aircraft specs |ref=Bertrand[1] |prime units?=met |genhide= |crew=one |capacity=one passenger |length m= |length ft= |length in= |length note= |span m=14.81 |span ft= |span in= |span note= |height m= |height ft= |height in= |height note= |wing area sqm=43 |wing area sqft= |wing area note= |aspect ratio=5.1:1 |airfoil= |empty weight kg= |empty weight lb= |empty weight note= |gross weight kg= |gross weight lb= |gross weight note= |more general=
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References1. ^1 2 3 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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