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Cruiser Powered Hang Gliders – now available with HKS – Rotax 503, Rotax 582 and the Rotax 912 Engines

The "Cruiser" is a twin seat flex wing micro light (also known as a powered hang glider) and is a natural choice of aircraft for people who want to share the enjoyment of flying. It also allows a high cruise speed for those who want to achieve cross-country flights.

The Cruiser's climb performance with two people on board is at 45 degrees off the runway The average fuel economy fully loaded with maximum all up weigh at cruise speed is 9 liters per hour. With its long-range fuel tanks it has a range of approx 400 kilometers in test conditions.

The Cruiser has been developed to suit the needs of progressive Flex-wing pilots. It is capable of carrying 2 people over long distances at a high cruise speed.

The Cruiser has been designed as a modular aircraft. The Standard version comes complete with a full pod, wind screen, etc etc…, which clean up the airflow significantly as well as creating a comfortable flying environment for the pilot.

The CRUISER range of trikes are most suited for training as well as serious cross-country flying.

Specifications:

HKS700 E ROTAX 503 Rotax 582 Rotax 912

Empty weight: 215 KG Empty weight: 192 KG Empty weight: 212 kG Empty weight: 225 KG

Max. Take off weight: 375 kilos Max. Takeoff weight: 375 kilos

Max. Takeoff weight: 375 kilos Max. Takeoff weight: 375 kilos

Wing area: 15 sq. meters Wing area: 15 sq. meters

Wing area: 15 sq. meters

Wing area: 15 sq. meters

Climb rate: 750 FPM Climb rate: 650 FPM

Climb rate: 850 FPM

Climb rate: 1100 FPM

Stall speed: 56 kph Stall speed: 56 kph Stall speed: 56 kph Stall speed: 56 kph

Cruise Speed: 104 kph Cruise Speed: 104 kph Cruise Speed: 104 kph Cruise Speed: 120 kph

Maximum speed: 112 kph Maximum speed: 112 kph Maximum speed: 120 kph Maximum speed: 144 kph

Fuel capacity: 45 liters

Fuel consumption: 9-10 liters per hour Fuel consumption: 12-15 liters per hour Fuel consumption: 15-18 liters per hour Fuel consumption: 12-15 liters per hour

Range: 400 kilometers (250 miles)

Take off distance: 100 mtrs Take off distance: 100 mtrs Take off distance: 85 mtrs Take off distance: 70 mtrs

Propeller : Aerolux 3 blade carbon Propeller : Powerfin 3 blade carbon Propeller : Ivo Prop 3 blade carbon Propeller : Aerolux 3 blade carbon

The CRUISER is also available in a basic version without the pod and additional cosmetic fittings.

Optional equipment

Lynx Headsets and intercoms

Training Bars

Icom Radios

Gas Struts

Intercoms

Floats for trikes

Binnacle pod – basic version

Reserve Parachute ( BRS)

Trailer for Trikes

Wings

We offer a range of wings to suit individual requirements

CRUISER Standard wing

Wizard wing

Stranger wing