XIX Smile
{{short description|Swiss single-place paraglider}}
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The XIX Smile is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl, introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}
Design and development
The Smile was designed as a beginner glider for the flight training role. The models are each named for their relative size.
Operational history
Variants
;Smile S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1 certified.
;Smile M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.3|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|80|to|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}{. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
;Smile L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|95|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
Specifications (Smile M)
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