The Moyes Sonic is an

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, single-place,

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that was designed and produced by

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. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.

Design and development

The Sonic was designed as a beginner and intermediate glider with a 60% double surface wing and neutral static balance for improved maneuverability. The aircraft is made from 7075-T6 aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in 4 oz

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sailcloth. The aircraft was produced in two models, the 165 and 190, designated by their wing area in square feet.

Variants

;Sonic 165 :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is and the

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is 5.6:1. The glider empty weight is and the pilot hook-in weight range is . ;Sonic 190 :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The glider empty weight is and the pilot hook-in weight range is . This model has a variable geometry system.

Specifications (Sonic 190)

References

External links

* {{Moyes Delta Gliders aircraft

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