The Solar Wings Breeze is a British
high-wing
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, single-place,
hang glider
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that was designed and produced by
Solar Wings
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of
Manton, Wiltshire
Manton is a small village in Wiltshire, England, on the western outskirts of Marlborough just off the A4 Bath Road.
History
A settlement of twelve households and an estate held by Miles Crispin were recorded at ''Manetone'' in the 1087 Domesda ...
starting in 1996. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 48. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ]
Design and development
The Breeze was designed as an easy to fly intermediate glider. It is made from
aluminum
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tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in
Dacron
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sailcloth. Its span wing is
cable braced from a single
kingpost
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. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is and the
aspect ratio is 5.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is .
The Breeze was only produced in one size and was BHPA certified.
Specifications (Breeze)
References
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Breeze
Breeze often refers to:
* A gentle to moderate wind
* Sea breeze, an onshore afternoon wind, caused by warm air rising over the land in sunny weather
Breeze or The Breeze may also refer to:
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Hang gliders