The Wills Wing Eagle is an American high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Wills Wing of Santa Ana, California. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
Design and development
The Eagle was designed as an intermediate-level glider. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the mostly double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth and cable braced from a single kingpost. Its nose angle is 122°.
The models are each named for their rough wing area in square feet. The Eagle was certified to HGMA and DHV standards.
Variants
Eagle 145
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing is , the wing area is and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is . Eagle 164 Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing is , the wing area is and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is . Eagle 180 Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing is , the wing area is and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is .
Specifications (Eagle 145)