Moyes Max
# Moyes Max

The Moyes Max is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Botany, New South Wales in the mid-2000s. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.

## Design and development

The Max was developed as an intermediate-level hang glider, incorporating a variable geometry system.

The Max is made from aluminum tubing, with the 70% double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Available in only one size, the Max 157, its 9.82 m (32.2 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is 14.5 $m^2$ (156 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 110 kg (154 to 243 lb).

## Specifications (Max 157)

Data from Bertrand and manufacturer

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 9.82 m (32 ft 3 in)
* Wing area: 14.5 $m^2$ (156 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 6.6:1
* Empty weight: 30 kg (66 lb)
* Gross weight: 140 kg (309 lb)
