• Source: Wills Wing Eagle

      • The Wills Wing Eagle is an American high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Wills Wing of Santa Ana, California. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.


      Design and development


      The Eagle was designed as an intermediate-level glider. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the mostly double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth and cable braced from a single kingpost. Its nose angle is 122°.
      The models are each named for their rough wing area in square feet. The Eagle was certified to HGMA and DHV standards.


      Variants


      Eagle 145
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing is 9.4 m (30.8 ft), the wing area is 13.4 m2 (144 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 57 to 91 kg (126 to 201 lb).
      Eagle 164
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing is 9.75 m (32.0 ft), the wing area is 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 68 to 113 kg (150 to 249 lb).
      Eagle 180
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing is 10.1 m (33.1 ft), the wing area is 16.7 m2 (180 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 79 to 125 kg (174 to 276 lb).


      Specifications (Eagle 145)


      Data from BertrandGeneral characteristics
      Crew: one
      Wingspan: 30 ft 10 in (9.4 m)
      Wing area: 144 sq ft (13.4 m2)
      Aspect ratio: 6.2:1


      References




      External links


      Official Eagle Owner's Manual
      Photo of a Wills Wing Eagle

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