Edel Ace

Ace
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Edel Paragliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€2,886 (all sizes, 2004)

The Edel Ace is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Ace was designed as an advanced and competition glider. It can be fitted with thin cross-section lines to reduce drag for competition flying.[1]

The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Ace M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.42 m2 (284.4 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Ace L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.2 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.55 m2 (307.3 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]

Specifications (Ace L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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