How long did Archaeopteryx live?

around 150 million years ago
Archaeopteryx lived around 150 million years ago — during the early Tithonian stage in the late Jurassic Period — in what is now Bavaria, southern Germany.

How much are ultralight hang gliders?

At their most basic, manufacturers often sell single-place ultralight trikes at a price of around $10,000–$17,000 Prices often depend on whether the wing is included. Two-person, high-performance trikes may cost from $15,000–$30,000 and up.

What glide shape is best?

The best shape for an airplane or glider would look like the ASH-30mi, an open class glider with an 86.9ft wingspan, and a 41:1 aspect ratio (wing length to wing chord). It has a glide ratio exceeding 60:1, and is considered the state of the art for gliders.

Do you need license for motor glider?

Some of these above flying machine options that primarily falls under aero sports and do not require formal licensing are Powered hang gliders and Paramotors. Whereas, Gliders, Microlight, Light sport Aircraft and Light aeroplane requires formal licensing to fly the machines.

What is Ruppert Archaeopteryx?

The Ruppert Archaeopteryx (English: ancient wing) is a Swiss high-wing, pod-and-boom, single-seat, microlift glider that was designed by Roger Ruppert and is produced by Ruppert Composite GmbH.

What is the name of the glider that Roger Ruppert designed?

Ruppert Archaeopteryx. The Ruppert Archaeopteryx (English: ancient wing) is a Swiss high-wing, pod-and-boom, single-seat, microlift glider that was designed by Roger Ruppert and is produced by Ruppert Composite GmbH. The aircraft is named for the feathered Archaeopteryx dinosaur.

What is the gliding performance of Archaeopteryx?

The gliding performance of the Archaeopteryx at gliding ratio 28 (Race version) lies between conventional hang-gliders and modern sailplanes, in the region of well known wood construction sailplanes. The sink rate is only half that of a paraglider and at 0.5 m/s | 98 fpm lies in the region of high performance sailplanes.

Who makes the Archaeopteryx?

The Swiss company Ruppert Composite GmbH is the developer and manufacturer of the Archaeopteryx. The company sells the aircraft and equipment directly to the customer. We – the Archaeopteryx team and our international representatives – are glad to advise you comprehensively on the aircraft and answer your individual questions.