The Firebird Tribute is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
| Tribute | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Firebird Sky Sports AG |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development edit
The Tribute was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants edit
- Tribute M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.77 m2 (288.1 sq ft), 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
- Tribute L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.5 m2 (296 sq ft), 115 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Specifications (Tribute L) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 27.5 m2 (296 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.43:1