Firebird Z-One

The Firebird Z-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 Z-One was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

 * Z-One S
 * Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.73 m span wing has a wing area of 26.8 m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.


 * Z-One M
 * Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.19 m span wing has a wing area of 28.6 m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.


 * Z-One L
 * Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.70 m span wing has a wing area of 30.39 m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.