The Firebird Grid is a German single-place,

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that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of

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in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

The Grid was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

;Grid S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 50 cells and the

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is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. ;Grid M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. ;Grid L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.

Specifications (Grid L)

References

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Paragliders