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I flew the Wills Wing Harrier many times while teaching for Ken deRussey in Santa Barbara. The Harrier was the best turning glider I ever flew. Easy to launch and land with excellent energy retention for a single surface glider.
16/10/2004
I flew the Harrier1 177 from 1981 to 1983. It had great static balance. It had very light handling much like the 209 Raven I flew previously. It had a very good sink rate and was one of the best scracth soaring gliders of all time. It was difficult to land as flare timing was critical. The Harrier2 was supposed to land easier but I didn't fly it. I still own my Harrier and will fly it again someday.
01/02/2007
I flew the Harrier 147 as my first glider. It was tough to land but flew nice.
Check out a good picture with color here:
Feel free to rip off a photo in lieu of the crap black and white one they have up here.
quinn
31/10/2008
The Harrier 177 was the first wing I owned. The earlier comment about scratching capability really hit home. This wing would climb on a beer f*rt. And turn? Power steering. But I never, not once, landed it well. I'm sure it could be landed well - I just never practiced landing - I was soaring it too much!
27/08/2012
I have a 310 sq/ft Harrier copy made back in the early 80’s. I use it on a part 103 trike. It’s great fun. The set-up is a bit of a hassle compared to new wings.
03/03/2022
My girfriend (de jour) gave me her small harrier. I was about 160# and flew if off the mountain. With my weight it was a very easy flying glider, crisp turns, low control pressure. Easy to turn in little lift bubbles, but a short flight on a light day. Almost worth losing 20 lbs. Nice glider.
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