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The Zero Gravity Windstar is a South Korean single-place
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that was designed by Mansoo Chae and produced by Zero Gravity Paragliders of
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, introduced in 2002. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.


Design and development

The Windstar was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size. By 2003 glider was initially to be only sold in South Korea, with global marketing to follow.


Variants

;Windstar XS :Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification. ;Windstar S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification. ;Windstar M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification. ;Windstar L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.


Specifications (Windstar M)


See also

* Zero Gravity Flow


References

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