The Firebird Grid 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.
Design and development
The Grid was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Grid S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.36 m (37.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.41 m
2 (262.7 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Grid M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.90 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.77 m
2 (288.1 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Grid L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.44 m (40.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.23 m
2 (314.6 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.44 m (40 ft 10 in)
Wing area: 29.23 m2 (314.6 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.29:1
Performance
Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph; 27 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
