The Airwave Magic is an

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that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of

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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

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, 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 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 L :Large-sized model for heavier 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.

Specifications (Magic 2 M)

References

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