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Firebird Choice Zip Bi

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Top speed
  
44 km/h

Wingspan
  
14 m

The Firebird Choice Zip Bi is a German two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen. It is now out of production.

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Design and development

The Choice Zip Bi was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such the Bi designation indicates "bi-place" or two seater.

The "Zip" name indicates that a zipper is included in the wing to reduce wing area when required.

The aircraft's 14.2 m (46.6 ft) span wing has 54 cells, a wing area of 54 m2 (580 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 4.95:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 180 kg (243 to 397 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 Biplace certified.

Specifications (Choice Zip Bi)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.2 m (46 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 54 m2 (580 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.95:1
  • Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph; 24 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)

    • References

    Firebird Choice Zip Bi Wikipedia
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