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Europe Sails Independent

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Design and development
Variants
Specifications (Independent 14)
References

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The Europe Sails Independent is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Europe Sails.^[1]

Design and development

The Independent was introduced in 2003 as a "topless" competition design, lacking a kingpost and top rigging. It is available in two sizes.^[1]

The aircraft is made from a combination of 7075 aluminum tubing and carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, with the wing covered in 170g Dacron sailcloth. The wing nose angle is 132°. The wing features carbon fibre tips to smooth airflow and improve handling. The model number indicates the approximate wing area in square meters.^[1]^[2]

Variants

Independent 13

Small sized model with a wing area of {{convert|13|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and a wing span of {{convert|10|m|ft|1|abbr=on}}. The pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|56|to|90|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}. This model sold for €5084 in 2003.^[1]

Independent 14

Large sized model with a wing area of {{convert|14.3|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and a wing span of {{convert|10.35|m|ft|1|abbr=on}}. The pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|75|to|110|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}. This model sold for €5168 in 2003.^[1]

Specifications (Independent 14)

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References

1. ^¹²³⁴⁵Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
2. ^¹{{cite web|url = http://www.europe-sails.de/index.php?site=static&staticID=7|title = Independent|accessdate = 15 February 2012|last = Europe Sails|date = n.d.}}

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