Quasar Tramp

Tramp
Role	Hang glider
National origin	Czech Republic
Manufacturer	Quasar
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€1,965 (2004)

The Quasar Tramp is a Czech high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Quasar of Dolní Bečva. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.^[1]

Design and development

The Tramp was designed as a simple leisure wing available in just one size. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.8 m (32.2 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 16.2 m² (174 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 55 to 95 kg (121 to 209 lb).^[1]

Specifications (Tramp)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 16.2 m² (174 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.9:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X