Firebird Tribute

Tribute
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Firebird Sky Sports AG
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	£2,408 (all sizes, 2004)

The Firebird Tribute is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Tribute was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Tribute M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.77 m² (288.1 sq ft), 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.^[1]

Tribute L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.5 m² (296 sq ft), 115 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.43:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.^[1]

Specifications (Tribute L)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 27.5 m² (296 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 6.43:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X