Flow
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Zero Gravity Paragliders
Designer Mansoo Chae
Introduction 2002
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Zero Gravity Flow is a South Korean single-place paraglider that was designed by Mansoo Chae and produced by Zero Gravity Paragliders of Seoul, introduced in 2002. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Flow was designed as a beginner glider for flight training. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

By 2003 glider was initially to be only sold in South Korea, with global marketing to follow.[1]

Variants

Flow XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.1 m2 (259 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]
Flow S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]
Flow M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]
Flow L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.4 m2 (338 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). In 2003 the glider model was undergoing certification.[1]

Specifications (Flow M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.6 m (38 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.7:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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