FreeX Moon

Moon
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	FreeX
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	€2,193 (2004)

The FreeX Moon is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Moon was designed as an intermediate glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Moon S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.8 m² (256 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 40 to 70 kg (88 to 154 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.^[1]

Moon M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m² (291 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 90 kg (132 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.^[1]

Moon L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.4 m² (327 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.^[1]

Specifications (Moon M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.8 m (38 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 27.0 m² (291 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph; 27 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 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X