ALPHA
The Alpha is the most docile wing of our hang gliders family, offering easy and comfortable handling in the air as well as a much easierm take-off and landing above other performance attributes.
The Alpha 235 replaces the Alpha 210. Compared to the 210, the stall speed is lower and the controllability at speeds close to stall is significantly better.
Another characteristic of the alpha is its slow flight, offering a good soaring performance, this wing is the favorite of instructors to teach new pilots to fly the sport, being the perfect wing for beginners and pilots who like soaring and relaxing flights.
- 7075-T6 Drawn Seamless Keel Tubing
- 7075-T6 Drawn Seamless Leading Edge
- 7075-T6 Drawn Seamless Crossbar
- 7075-T6 Pre-formed Battens
- Ball-type Crossbar Center
- Full Leading Edge Mylar Pocket and Mylar Insert
- Rear Crossbar Haulback System
- Control Bar Bag, Batten Bag, and Velcro Sail Ties
- Comprehensive Owner and Batten Diagram
Control Bar
The standard control bar on the Alpha features round downtubes and a round, straight basetube. A round, speedbar basetube is an available upgrade. This control bar configuration will accept either the 5 inch diameter Hall wheels or the 8 inch or 10 inch diameter Finsterwalder wheels, mounted directly on the basetube.
Sail Colors and Material
All panels in the Alpha sail are made with 4 oz woven sailcloth, and are available for use of colored sailcloth.The customers can select their own colors for these panels on non-inventory gliders without any additional custom color choice charge.
GLIDER RETAIL PRICE: $4,600.00 USD
| ID # | Description | Suggested Retail Price USD |
|---|---|---|
| 01A-A83 | COLORED SAIL PATCHES | $ 200.00 |
| 01A-A84 | COLORED BATTEN POCKETS | $ 250.00 |
| 01A-A85 | SEW SAIL WITH BLACK THREAD | $ 200.00 |
| 01A-B0 | STRAIGHT TO SPEEDBAR UPGRADE | $ 60.00 |
| 45J-0001 | HANG LOOP UPGRADE DHV | $ 20.00 |
| 45J-0002 | HANG LOOP UPGRADE CUSTOM | $ 20.00 |
| 90G-2150 | GLIDER BREAKDOWN (ONLY) | $ 60.00 |
| 90G-2410 | GLIDER BREAKDOWN AND BOX | $ 100.00 |
From 10/18/2023
Some options may be incompatible with others. See your Wills Wing dealer for details.
Metric Units
| Specification | Alpha 180 | Alpha 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Area (m^2) | 16.7 | 21.8 |
| Span (m) | 8.6 | 10 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Glider Weight (kg) | 20.8 | 23.6 |
| Hook-In Weight (kg) | 54-91 | 68-127 |
| Optimum Body Weight (kg) | 54-68 | 68-100 |
| USHPA Rating | 2 | 2 |
| Vne (kph) | 72 | 72 |
| Va (kph) | 63 | 63 |
| Vms (kph) | 27 | 27 |
| Vd (kph) | 55 | 55 |
| Length (in bag) (m) | 5.46 | 5.79 |
| Break-down (m) | 3.73 | 4.06 |
| HGMA Certified | August 24, 2015 | May 19, 2020 |
United States Customary Units
| Specification | Alpha 180 | Alpha 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Area (ft^2) | 180 | 235 |
| Span (ft) | 28.2 | 32.9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Glider Weight (lbs) | 46 | 52 |
| Hook-In Weight (lbs) | 125-200 | 150-280 |
| Optimum Body Weight (lbs) | 120-150 | 150-220 |
| USHPA Rating | 2 | 2 |
| Vne (mph) | 45 | 45 |
| Va (mph) | 39 | 39 |
| Vms (mph) | 17 | 17 |
| Vd (mph) | 34 | 34 |
| Length (in bag) (in) | 215 | 228 |
| Break-down (in) | 174 | 160 |
| HGMA Certified | August 24, 2015 | May 19, 2020 |
Rudy Gotes
I just received a new Alpha 235 and after the test flight I was so amazed with the result that I wanted to call Steve Pearson to thank him for such an amazing design.
It is so nice to be an instructor and after flying the Alpha 235 I can now teach students who are not natural pilots. The Alpha 235 is so forgiving in every aspect.
Basically the minimum speed is so slow that it makes take-off really easy. I test flew it with aero towing. The tow is really stable, there is not too much pitch pressure and after release I was really amazed by the slow speed. You feel that you are floating. The sink rate is really impressive. The turns are very coordinated. It is easy to do an approach and the landing is so easy.
I really recommend the Alpha 235 for teaching Hang Gliding to make the sport easier. It will make a beginner pilot safer, students will learn faster and be more confident. Altogether it is a historical improvement for Hang Gliding.
Mike Bomstad
Test flew a customers 235, what a pleasure! Really light conditions and was able to scratch and hang onto everything. Couple of small light butter smooth 2000′ climbs eventually. Really had a fun, stress free time. No wind landing with a flare window the size of Texas 😉
He is really going to enjoy it.
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