Impuls IC
{{Short description|German hang glider}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2022}}
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The Impuls IC is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
The aircraft is no longer in production.{{cite web|url = http://impuls-flug.com/|title = Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)|accessdate = 26 February 2012|last = Impuls|date = n.d.}}
Design and development
The Impuls IC was designed as the company's attempt to create an intermediate hang glider which would be a natural progressive step for students from its beginner wings. The IC is certified as DHV Class 2.
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its {{convert|10.1|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 126° and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|60|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.
The IC sold for €3950 in 2003.
Specifications (IC)
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