The Moyes Max is an Australian

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, single-place,

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that was designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of

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in the mid-2000s. 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 Max was developed as an intermediate-level hang glider, incorporating a variable geometry system. The Max is made from

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tubing, with the 70% double-surface wing covered in

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sailcloth. Available in only one size, the Max 157, its span wing is cable braced from a single

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. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is .

Specifications (Max 157)

References

External links

* {{Moyes Delta Gliders aircraft Max Hang gliders