Edel Prime Bi

{{Short description|South Korean paraglider}}

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The Edel Prime Bi is a South Korean two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

The Prime Bi was designed as a tandem glider for flight training, hence Bi designation, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.

The aircraft's {{convert|14.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has 57 cells, a wing area of {{convert|42|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|140|to|210|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider is DHV 2 and AFNOR Bi-Place certified.

Specifications (Prime Bi)

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References

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Prime Bi

Category:Paragliders