The Moyes Malibu is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Kurnell, New South Wales. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
| Malibu | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Moyes Delta Gliders |
| Status | In production (Malibu 2) |
Design and development
editThe Malibu was designed as a beginner and intermediate hang glider, but is often used as a dune soaring machine, due to its low stall speed and maneuverability. It is made from aluminum tubing, with its single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.[1][2]
The Malibu2 version replaced the original Malibu in production. It incorporates many improvements to the original design, including a reinforced trailing edge, an improved sail cut to improve stall, roll, pitch, long with its performance characteristics and a ball bearing-mounted wing tip to enhance the flexing of the tip.[2]
Variants
edit- Malibu 190
- Original model built in the mid-2000s. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 118°, wing area is 17.7 m2 (191 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 68 to 110 kg (150 to 243 lb).[1]
- Malibu2 166
- Improved model in production in 2016. Its 9.2 m (30.2 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120.5°, wing area is 15.4 m2 (166 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. Empty weight is 23 kg (51 lb). Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 110 kg (132 to 243 lb).[3]
- Malibu2 188
- Improved model in production in 2016. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120.5°, wing area is 17.5 m2 (188 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Empty weight is 26 kg (57 lb). Pilot hook-in weight range is 80 to 126 kg (176 to 278 lb).[3]
Specifications (Malibu2 188)
editData from Manufacturer[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.1 m (33 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 17.5 m2 (188 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.8:1
- Empty weight: 26 kg (57 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
- Cruise speed: 32 km/h (20 mph, 17 kn)
- Stall speed: 22 km/h (14 mph, 12 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 74 km/h (46 mph, 40 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 9.5:1 at 38 km/h (24 mph)
- Wing loading: 8.7 kg/m2 (1.8 lb/sq ft)