Wills Wing Eagle

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]

Eagle
Wills Wing Eagle in flight
Role Hang glider
National origin United States
Manufacturer Wills Wing
Introduction 2000
Status Production completed

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 9.4 m (30.8 ft), the wing area is 13.4 m2 (144 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 57 to 91 kg (126 to 201 lb).[1]
Eagle 164
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing is 9.75 m (32.0 ft), the wing area is 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 68 to 113 kg (150 to 249 lb).[1]
Eagle 180
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing is 10.1 m (33.1 ft), the wing area is 16.7 m2 (180 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 79 to 125 kg (174 to 276 lb).[1]

Specifications (Eagle 145)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 30 ft 10 in (9.4 m)
  • Wing area: 144 sq ft (13.4 m2)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.2:1

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 50. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Wills Wing (March 2002). "Eagle 145,164,180 Owner/Service Manual" (PDF). Retrieved 7 March 2016.
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