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Bruce Goldsmith
Bruce Goldsmith is a British paraglider pilot, paraglider designer, and the 2007 Paragliding World Champion. He won the title at Manilla in Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3. He has been British champion three times, most recently in 2004. He has also been British hang gliding champion twice. Goldsmith is by profession a civil engineer, who started designing hang gliders in 1979 and paragliders in 1989 and was the designer of paragliders for Airwave Gliders for 20 years and designed the Magic, Scenic, Sport, Ten and the Wave.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X He set up the paragliding division of Airwave - which was already a manufacturer of hang gliders - in 1989. He left to found Ozone Paragliders in 1999, but returned to Airwave in 2000. He moved to the Swiss paraglider manufacturer Advance Thun in 2010 and has now set up a brand under his own name: Bruce Goldsm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paraglider
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness or lies supine in a cocoon-like 'pod' suspended below a fabric wing. Wing shape is maintained by the suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing, and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside. Despite not using an engine, paraglider flights can last many hours and cover many hundreds of kilometres, though flights of one to two hours and covering some tens of kilometres are more the norm. By skillful exploitation of sources of lift, the pilot may gain height, often climbing to altitudes of a few thousand metres. History In 1966, Canadian Domina Jalbert was granted a patent for a ''multi-cell wing type aerial device—''"a wing having a flexible canopy constituting an upper skin and with a plurality of longitudinally extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manilla, New South Wales
Manilla is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, located on Fossickers Way 45 kilometres northwest of the regional city of Tamworth and 27 kilometres northeast of the historic village Somerton. Manilla is famous for its setting as a fishing and paragliding area. The name Manilla comes from the Gamilaraay language, and is said to mean 'winding river'. Manilla was established in the 1850s at the junction of the Namoi River and the Manilla River. It was formerly the centre of Manilla Shire local government area, but this was amalgamated with Tamworth City Council and portions of Parry, Barraba and Nundle Shire Councils to form Tamworth Regional Council in 2004. It lies next to the Bundarra-Barraba Important Bird Area which is important for the conservation of the critically endangered regent honeyeater. Manilla is also well known for Split Rock Dam on the Manilla River and Lake Keepit on the Namoi River. Services *Bowling Club *Caravan Park *Royal Hotel *Ambleside B&A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airwave Magic
The Airwave Magic is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X Design and development The Magic was designed as a competition glider. The design progressed through several generations of models, including the Magic, Magic 2 and 3, each improving on the last. The three models are each named for their relative size. Operational history The designer, Bruce Goldsmith, won the 2007 Paragliding World Championships held in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3. Variants ;Magic 3 S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of , 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified. ;Magic 3 M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hang Gliders
Hang gliding is an air sport or recreational activity in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorised foot-launched heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminium alloy or composite frame covered with synthetic sailcloth to form a wing. Typically the pilot is in a harness suspended from the airframe, and controls the aircraft by shifting body weight in opposition to a control frame. Early hang gliders had a low lift-to-drag ratio, so pilots were restricted to gliding down small hills. By the 1980s this ratio significantly improved, and since then pilots have been able to soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude in thermal updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country for hundreds of kilometers. The Federation Aeronautique Internationale and national airspace governing organisations control some regulatory aspects of hang gliding. Obtaining the safety benefits of being instructed is highly recommended and indeed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airwave Gliders
Airwave Gliders was an Austrian aircraft manufacturer based in Fulpmes. The company specialized in the design and manufacture of hang gliders and paragliders.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. The company was founded in 1979 and went out of business circa 2009. As of 2019, the Airwave website still exists, but it just refers visitors to Bruce Goldsmith Design for support for Airwave products. The company produced a wide range of aircraft including Bruce Goldsmith paraglider designs, such as the Airwave Magic, Scenic, Sport, Ten and the Wave. History Airwave was formed in 1979 in the United Kingdom as a hang glider manufacturer. Its early designs were flown by the leading British hang glider pilots to many World Hang Gliding Championships. Bruce Goldsmith started the paragliding division of the company's business in 1989. In 1997, John Pendry took first place in the World Paragl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airwave Scenic
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.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X Design and development The Scenic was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Scenic Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. The aircraft's span wing has 77 cells, a wing area of and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider is DHV 1-2 certified. Specifications (Scenic Bi) References {{Airwave aircraft Scenic Scenic may refer to: * Scenic design * Scenic painting * Scenic overlook * Scenic railroad (other) * Scenic route * Scenic, South Dakota, United States * Scenic (horse), a Thoroughbred racehorse Aviation *Airwave Scenic, an Austrian par ... Paragliders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airwave Sport
The Airwave Sport is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X Design and development The Sport was designed as an intermediate glider. The five models are each named for their relative size. Operational history Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Sport in a 2003 review as "a lively DHV 1-2 wing". Variants ;Sport XS :Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. ;Sport S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. ;Sport M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airwave Ten
The Airwave Ten is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X Design and development The Ten was designed as a competition glider and has a top speed of . It is named for its glide ratio if 10:1. The models are each named for their relative size. Variants ;Ten S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of , 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is . ;Ten M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of , 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is . ;Ten L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of , 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is . Specifications (Ten M) References {{Airwave aircraft Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airwave Wave
The Airwave Wave is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X Design and development The Wave was designed as a beginner glider, with the three models each named for their relative size. Variants ;Wave S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of , 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1 certified. ;Wave M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of , 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1 certified. ;Wave L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of , 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1 certified. Specif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozone Paragliders
Ozone (), or trioxygen, is an inorganic molecule with the chemical formula . It is a pale blue gas with a distinctively pungent smell. It is an allotrope of oxygen that is much less stable than the diatomic allotrope , breaking down in the lower atmosphere to ( dioxygen). Ozone is formed from dioxygen by the action of ultraviolet (UV) light and electrical discharges within the Earth's atmosphere. It is present in very low concentrations throughout the latter, with its highest concentration high in the ozone layer of the stratosphere, which absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Ozone's odour is reminiscent of chlorine, and detectable by many people at concentrations of as little as in air. Ozone's O3 structure was determined in 1865. The molecule was later proven to have a bent structure and to be weakly diamagnetic. In standard conditions, ozone is a pale blue gas that condenses at cryogenic temperatures to a dark blue liquid and finally a violet-black solid. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
