Europe Sails Independent

The Europe Sails Independent is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Europe Sails.

Design and development
The Independent was introduced in 2003 as a "topless" competition design, lacking a kingpost and top rigging. It is available in two sizes.

The aircraft is made from a combination of 7075 aluminum tubing and carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, with the wing covered in 170g Dacron sailcloth. The wing nose angle is 132°. The wing features carbon fibre tips to smooth airflow and improve handling. The model number indicates the approximate wing area in square meters.

Variants

 * Independent 13
 * Small sized model with a wing area of 13 m2 and a wing span of 10 m. The pilot hook-in weight range is 56 to 90 kg. This model sold for €5084 in 2003.


 * Independent 14
 * Large sized model with a wing area of 14.3 m2 and a wing span of 10.35 m. The pilot hook-in weight range is 75 to 110 kg. This model sold for €5168 in 2003.