Of course reinforcing the structure of a hanglider, so that it can hold higher loads, goes beyond replacing the bolts and the exterior wires you need to modifie the whole structure, it is not trivial and it is not worth the trouble. I am pendular pilot and I second what Topaz is saying, hangliders have evolved a lot and the difference between a modern one and another from the early 90´s can be abysmal, like comparing any modern car with a Ford A.
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You especially want to see how to get your glider inspected to make sure it's still safe after so many years of storage. If this is the same company, they've moved exclusively to paragliders, but they may still support their old products. If they're still in business, this is their website: Home - UP International Find out if the glider really is suitable for use in a trike. I think your best bet overall is to contact the manufacturer and talk to them about what you want to do. My understanding is that hang-glider design has evolved a lot in the last twenty years or so, and the changes necessary to incorporate those advancements may pretty much involve redesigning the aerodynamics of the entire glider.
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Trying to do so without a full analysis is likely to make it less safe than simply leaving it alone.Īs for "bringing it up to date", that's a larger question. under the 230# useful load weight limit of the glider, you don't need to strengthen it at all. The nice thing is this: If you can keep the combined weight of your trike structure, engine, fuel, you, etc. If you don't, you're essentially redesigning the structure of this "aircraft" in the blind. I know that's not the answer you're looking for, but it's just the way it is. Simply adding material can actually make the structure weaker if you don't do it correctly, so you absolutely have to do it the "hard way". Without getting into the specifics of hang-gliders, to safely "add strength" to the structure is going to require a thorough (numeric) analysis of the existing structure to determine the local stresses in each wire, tube, and fitting under all the appropriate load cases throughout the entire flight envelope. What things can I do to add strength to the hang glider. Lastly I realize the Glider is older and it being older the technology is older.
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That seems awful low for such a big glider is that for the pilot or pilot plus trike? The max weight it says on the pole of the glider is 130 - 230 lbs. The trike will be a 1 seat, 5 gal, under 256lbs, to stay in the ultralight rules / law. Ive read the way the trike hangs makes a big difference.Īlso what horse power and rpm range should I be looking for in a motor? I love 2 stroke motors so I will most defiantly be using one of those type of motors. I was wondering if any one could point me in the correct direction. But I dont know much about building one of these. This seems like the pefect project for me. I have a new tubing bender Ive been waiting to use and the CNC makes making custom parts a peice of cake. So Ive decided I want to build the trike (three wheel section) my self. Hang glider : COMET C3 (UP Ultralight Products) The glider resembles a comet C3 to me but what do I know.
I didnt have the room to open it up completely. Im going to load a few pics the left side of the glider is barley open. The length is ruffly 20ft and the wing span I was told was ruffly 40ft. I was told it was made in the early 90s but stored a very long time. Ive found out that the company who makes the glider is Ultralite products. He stated this hang glider was made to attach a trike bottom with engine. Īs fate would have it I found an older gentle man selling a Hang glider localy with a deal to good to pass on. They seem to be one of the cheaper air crafts. I started doing some research and thought this would be a good way to get my foot in the door. The past week me and my wife have been looking at all the wonderful youtube videos of the hang glider trikes people have built, purchased and are flying. Flying has has always been my ultimate goal, more so building my own air craft of some sort. Im a CNC machinist with a small cnc shop. I the past several years have always wanted to get into aviation of some sort.
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