The Impuls IC is a German

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, single-place,

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that was designed and produced by Impuls of

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.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X The aircraft is no longer in production.

Design and development

The Impuls IC was designed as the company's attempt to create an intermediate hang glider which would be a natural progressive step for students from its beginner wings. The IC is certified as DHV Class 2. The aircraft is made from

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tubing, with the wing covered in

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sailcloth. Its span wing is cable braced from a single

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. The nose angle is 126° and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is . The IC sold for

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3950 in 2003.

Specifications (IC)

References

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