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 Hang glider card : Shark |
Name : | SHARK |
Manufacturer : | Airborne |
Year : | 1996 |
Pilot level : |
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 Manual : | shark.pdf |
Document(s) : | - |
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Hang glider model : | Shark 132 | Shark 144 | Shark 156 |
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Wing area (m²) : | 12.3 | 13.4 | 14.6 |
Wing span(m) : | 9.36 | 9.71 | 10.36 |
Aspect ratio : | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Hang glider weight (kg) : | 28 | 32 | 35 |
Minimum pilot weight (kg) : | 50 | 65 | 80 |
Maximum pilot weight (kg) : | 85 | 105 | 125 |
Minimum speed (km/h) : | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Maximum speed (km/h) : | 85 | 85 | 85 |
Max glide ratio (L/H) : | - | - | - |
Max glide ratio speed (km/h) : | - | - | - |
Minimum sink rate (m/s) : | - | - | - |
Packed length (m) : | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.9 |
Packed length short (m) : | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Number of battens : | 29 | 29 | 31 |
Nose angle (°) : | 127 | 127 | 127 |
| Comments |
28/03/2004 | [Translation of the original French comment] Unfortunately, The Airborne's shark is not being produced anymore. Too bad, cause it was an excellent kingposted glider, a perfect blend of light controls, good performance and detailed finish.
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09/07/2005 | [Translation of the original French comment] i flew about 20 hours with a shark 156, and i'd like to stress how easy this glider was, in turns and to land. Both responsive and stable in bumpy air, it makes it a good glider for aero towing or difficult/small conditions. I sold mine when i moved to the area around Paris, and i do regret it!
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25/01/2009 |
I have owned a Shark 144 for 6 years and have done 62 hours on it mostly in 2002 to 2004. I absolutely love this glider. The transition from a Calypso was no problem. The build quality of this glider is superb, it is easy to rig either flat or on the A frame, it's a joy to fly and land. It can be thermalled even with the VB fully pulled on, so not the tightest highest performing sail, but the compromise is inspirational.
VB is cam type so the wing wires always remain tight which is fantastic for ground handling and confident take offs.
I have aerotowed it, winched it, and flown it from Chabre/Laragne,Annecy, St Hilaire and Piedrahita. Even in rough air this glider inspires confidence. For a good all round kingposted glider I feel the Shark would be very difficult to beat.
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04/05/2009 |
I've been storing a 156 with about 20 hours for the last 8-9 years. Now I'm relocating and figure it's time to bite the bullet and part with it. Write if you're interested.
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Xavier Pizzorno
06/06/2011 |
Un excellent delta.
J ai volé le 156 pendant une cinquantaine d heures, et j en garde un tres bon souvenir.
Malgré le fait que l aile etait grande (je pesais 90kg avec le harnais), elle restait fort maniable et la performance etait la!! Un taux de chute canon, et une finess dans les 11, 12 (on peut sans doute faire mieux avec un meilleur pilote).
Tres stable dans des conditions turbulentes, j avais moins l impression d etre balloté qu a bord du fun 190 que je pilotais avant quand les conditions etaient remuantes.
Allonge pas mal a l atterro, une finale a bonne vitesse marche bien mais il faut alors prevoir un palier parfois consequent si il n y a pas de vent.
Globalement super content.
Construction solide.
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21/09/2020 |
Just got one for free with 19 hours on it and it’s mint condition . Most people I spoke to said they were a very good glider in there day, can’t wait to fly it👍🇦🇺
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