Ellipse Zenith
French hang glider
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The Ellipse Zenith is a French high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by La société Ellipse of Étuz.[1]
| Zenith | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Hang glider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | La société Ellipse |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development
The Zenith was designed as a competition hang glider and was built in only one size. With structural reinforcement it is also suitable for adding a motorized harness for powered hang glider operations.[1]
The Zenith is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 11 m (36.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 132° and the aspect ratio is 7.7:1.[1]
Variants
- Zenith 150
- Sole unpowered model with a wing area of 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft), wing span of 11 m (36.1 ft), aspect ratio of 7.7:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 80 to 120 kg (176 to 265 lb).[1]
- Zenith 150 Moteur
- Powered model with structural reinforcement and a wing area of 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft), wing span of 11 m (36.1 ft), aspect ratio of 7.7:1 and a pilot hook-in weight range of 80 to 120 kg (176 to 265 lb).[1]
Specifications (Zenith 150)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 7.7