Edel Prime Bi

The Prime Bi was designed as a tandem glider for flight training, hence Bi designation, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.^[1]

The aircraft's 14.6 m (47.9 ft) span wing has 57 cells, a wing area of 42 m² (450 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is DHV 2 and AFNOR Bi-Place certified.^[1]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Wingspan: 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in)
• Wing area: 42 m² (450 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)