Flight Design Boxtair

The Flight Design Boxtair is a German single-place paraglider that was designed by Michaël Hartmann and Stefan Müller and produced by Flight Design of Landsberied. It is now out of production.[1]

Boxtair
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Flight Design
Designer Michaël Hartmann and Stefan Müller
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Boxtair was designed as a beginner glider. Test flying was carried out by factory test pilot Richard Bergmann. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres/relative size.[1]

Variants
Boxtair S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Boxtair M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Boxtair L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.5 m2 (339 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]

Specifications (Boxtair L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.9 m (42 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 31.5 m2 (339 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.1:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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