| Advance Bi Beta | |
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HW100 - 45000
UAW55 - 105000 RRW100 - 175000 PKRR - 7500 |
Advance Bi Beta Bi Beta Role - Paraglider National origin - Switzerland Manufacturer - Advance Thun SA Status - In production (BiBeta 5, 2016) The Advance Bi Beta (sometimes written as BiBeta) is a tandem two-place paraglider, designed and produced by Advance Thun of Thun, Switzerland. Design and development The Beta was designed as a two-place flight training glider for introducing new student pilots to the sport. The Beta has undergone continuous development, starting with the original Beta, through the Beta 2, 3, 4 and 5 models. Variants Bi Beta Tandem two place glider, initial model. Bi Beta 2/3 Tandem two place glider sold in the mid-2000s. Bi Beta 4 Tandem two place glider sold in the late-2000s. Bi Beta 5 Tandem two place glider sold in the mid-2010s. Its wing has an area of 40.81 m2 (439.3 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 120 to 225 kg (265 to 496 lb). Specifications (BiBeta 5) Data from manufacturer General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Wing area: 40.81 m2 (439.3 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 5.2:1 Empty weight: 8.5 kg (19 lb) Gross weight: 225 kg (496 lb) Performance Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn) Cruise speed: 41 km/h (25 mph, 22 kn) trim speed Maximum glide ratio: 8.5:1 Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min) wikipedia.org (en) |