Firebird Sub-One

The Firebird Sub-One is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.

Design and development
The Sub-One was designed as a beginner glider and intended for the school market for use in flight training. The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

 * Sub-One S
 * Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.15 m span wing has a wing area of 25.48 m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.


 * Sub-One M
 * Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.09 m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.


 * Sub-One L
 * Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 30.83 m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.