Climax
Role Hang glider
National origin Australia
Manufacturer Airborne Windsports
Status Production completed

The Airborne Climax is a series of Australian high-wing, single-place, hang gliders, designed and produced by Airborne Windsports of Redhead, New South Wales and introduced in the early 2000s.[1]

Design and development

The Climax series was intended to be a high-performance hang glider used for competition and record flying. The development team included World Champion Rick Duncan, Shane Duncan, Paul Mollison and the sailmaker, Alan Daniel.[1]

The Climax C2 14 model is made from aluminium tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) wing span is cable braced. The nose angle is 133° and the aspect ratio is 7.5:1.[1]

Variants

Climax
Initial model
Climax C2 13
Improved second generation model with 13.1 m2 (141 sq ft) wing area, a pilot weight range of 55 to 90 kg (121 to 198 lb) and a wing aspect ratio of 7.2:1[1]
Climax C2 14
Improved second generation model with 14.3 m2 (154 sq ft) wing area, a pilot weight range of 75 to 120 kg (165 to 265 lb) and a wing aspect ratio of 7.5:1[1]
Climax C4
Improved model

Specifications (Climax C2 13)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 9.6 m (31 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 13.1 m2 (141 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 7.2:1

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 41. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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