Bautek Spice

Spice
Role	Hang glider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Bautek
Introduction	2003
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€4569 (2003)
Developed from	Bautek Twister

The Bautek Spice is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Bautek and introduced in 2003.^[1]

Design and development

The Spice was derived from the Bautek Twister design. Major changes in the Spice include a Mylar leading edge, the lower wing surface extended to 90% of the top surface, a smaller keel pocket and newly designed winglets and wing tips.^[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in polyester sailcloth. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 132° and an aspect ratio of 7.7:1. The aircraft has a broad hook-in weight range from 65 to 110 kg (143.3 to 242.5 lb).^[1]

The Spice was produced in just one size, with a wing area of 14 sq ft (1.3 m²). It was certified as DHV 2-3.^[1]

Specifications (Spice)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 14 m² (150 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 7.7:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X