Edel Prime Bi

Prime Bi
Role	Paraglider
National origin	South Korea
Manufacturer	Edel Paragliders
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	£2,123 (all sizes, 2004)

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

Design and development

The Prime Bi was designed as a tandem glider for flight training, hence Bi designation, indicting "bi-place" or two seater.^[1]

The aircraft's 14.6 m (47.9 ft) span wing has 57 cells, a wing area of 42 m² (450 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is DHV 2 and AFNOR Bi-Place certified.^[1]

Specifications (Prime Bi)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Wingspan: 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in)
• Wing area: 42 m² (450 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph; 26 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