The Calipt'Air Walabis Bi is a Swiss two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Calipt'Air of Spiez. It is now out of production.[1]
| Walabis Bi | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | Calipt'Air |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development
editThe Walabis Bi was designed as a tandem glider for flight training. The Bi designation indicates "bi-place" or two seater. It shares a common design heritage with the Sky Paragiders Golem.[1]
The aircraft's 14.65 m (48.1 ft) span wing has 56 cells, a wing area of 40.5 m2 (436 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is AFNOR Biplace certified.[1]
Operational history
editReviewer Noel Bertrand noted in a 2003 review that the Walabis Bi had become a noted popular choice of wings for professional pilots giving tandem rides.[1]
Specifications (Walabis Bi)
editData from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 14.65 m (48 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 40.5 m2 (436 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.1:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)