Solar Wings Breeze

The Breeze was designed as an easy to fly intermediate glider. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is 15 m² (160 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb).^[1]

The Breeze was only produced in one size and was BHPA certified.^[1]

Data from Bertrand and Delta Club 82^[1][2]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 9.4 m (30 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 15 m² (160 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
• Empty weight: 27 kg (60 lb)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn)
• Stall speed: 25 km/h (16 mph, 13 kn)
• Maximum glide ratio: 10:1 at 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Rate of sink: 1 m/s (200 ft/min)