FreeX Gemini

Gemini
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	FreeX
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s

The FreeX Gemini is a German two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Gemini was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.^[1]

The aircraft's 14.7 m (48.2 ft) span wing has 49 cells, a wing area of 41.4 m² (446 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The glider is DHV 1-2 Biplace certified.^[1]

Specifications (Gemini)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Capacity: one passenger
Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
Wing area: 41.4 m² (446 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

References

1 2 3 4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

FreeX aircraft

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