Edel Ace

South Korean paraglider

Ace

Role  | Paraglider

Type of aircraft

National origin | South Korea
Manufacturer  | Edel Paragliders
Status  | Production completed
Produced  | mid-2000s

The Edel Ace is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.[1]

## Design and development

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The Ace was designed as an advanced and competition glider. It can be fitted with thin cross-section lines to reduce drag for competition flying.[1]

The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

## Variants

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Ace M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.42 m2 (284.4 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Ace L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.2 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.55 m2 (307.3 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]

## Specifications (Ace L)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 13.2 m (43 ft 4 in)
* Wing area: 28.55 m2 (307.3 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 6.1:1

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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