Edel Excel

Excel
Role	Paraglider
National origin	South Korea
Manufacturer	Edel Paragliders
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	€2,897 (Excel L, 2004)

The Edel Excel is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Excel was designed as an advanced and competition glider. It can be fitted with thin cross-section lines to reduce drag for competition flying.^[1]

The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Excel S

Small-sized model for mlight-weight pilots. Its 11.89 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.79 m² (256.1 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.^[1]

Excel L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.12 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.09 m² (313.1 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.^[1]

Specifications (Excel L)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 13.12 m (43 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 29.09 m² (313.1 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.93:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph; 30 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X