Airwave Magic
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The Airwave Magic is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development
Operational history
The designer, Bruce Goldsmith, won the 2007 Paragliding World Championships held in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3.{{cite web|url=http://www.manilla2007.com/|title=Manilla 2007|work=manilla2007.com|accessdate=17 March 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080201145506/http://www.manilla2007.com/|archive-date= 1 February 2008|url-status=dead}}
Variants
;Magic 3 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of {{convert|24.46|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
;Magic 3 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of {{convert|26|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|80|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
;Magic 3 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of {{convert|28.12|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|100|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
Specifications (Magic 2 M)
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