Wills Wing Eagle Explained

The Wills Wing Eagle is an American high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Wills Wing of Santa Ana, California. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Design and development

The Eagle was designed as an intermediate-level glider. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the mostly double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth and cable braced from a single kingpost. Its nose angle is 122°.[1] [2]

The models are each named for their rough wing area in square feet. The Eagle was certified to HGMA and DHV standards.[1] [2]

Variants

Eagle 145
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing is 9.41NaN1, the wing area is 13.4m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 57to.[1]
    Eagle 164
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing is 9.751NaN1, the wing area is 15.3m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 68to.[1]
    Eagle 180
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing is 10.11NaN1, the wing area is 16.7m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 79to.[1]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 50. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: Eagle 145,164,180 Owner/Service Manual. 7 March 2016. Wills Wing. March 2002.

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