The Wills Wing XC (Cross Country) is an American high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Wills Wing of Santa Ana, California. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

XC
Wills Wing XC at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Role Hang glider
National origin United States
Manufacturer Wills Wing
Introduction 1977
Status Production completed
Produced 1977-1980

The XC was Wills Wing's third hang glider model produced.[1]

Design and development

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The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth and cable braced from a single kingpost.[1]

The XC models are each named for their rough wing area in square feet.[1]

Variants

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XC-132
Very small-sized model for lighter pilots. Pilot hook-in weight range is 120 to 220 lb (54 to 100 kg).[2]
XC-142
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Pilot hook-in weight range is 140 to 240 lb (64 to 109 kg).[2]
XC-155
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Pilot hook-in weight range is 170 to 280 lb (77 to 127 kg).[2]
XC-185
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. The wing has a span of 10.9 m (35.8 ft). The glider empty weight is 25 kg (55 lb).[1]

Aircraft on display

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Specifications (XC-185)

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Data from Canada Aviation and Space Museum[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Length: 11 ft 2 in (3.4 m)
  • Wingspan: 35 ft 9 in (10.9 m)
  • Empty weight: 55 lb (25 kg)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Canada Aviation and Space Museum (2016). "Wills Wing XC-185". Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Wills Wing Support. "Hang Glider Placard Specifications". Wills Wing. Retrieved March 8, 2016.