Moyes Delta Gliders

Malibu - Specifications

  Malibu 166 Malibu 188
Area 15.4 sq.m (166 sq.ft.) 17.5 sq.m (188 sq.ft.)
Span 9.2 m (30 ft) 10.1 m (33.1 ft)
Nose Angle 120.5 degrees 120.5 degrees
Aspect Ratio 5.5 5.8
Glider Weight 23 kgs (51 lbs) 26 kgs (57 lbs)
Optimal Pilot Weight 65 kgs (143 lbs) 85 kgs (187 lbs)
Hook-In-Weight 60-110 kgs (132-242 lbs) 80-126 kgs (176-277 lbs)
Packed Length 5310 mm (17.4 ft) 5950 mm (19.5 ft)
Packed Length - Short 3510 mm (11.5 ft) 4000 mm (13.1 ft)
Centre of Gravity (Front of Keel) 1658 mm (65.3 inches) 1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Number of Battens    
Top 15 15
Bottom 0 0
VNE 85 kph (53 mph) 74 kph (46 mph)
VA 55 kph (34 mph) 55 kph (34 mph)
Trim Speed 32 kph (20 mph) 32 kph (20 mph)
Stall Speed * 22 kph (14 mph) 22 kph (14 mph)
Maximum Speed 70 kph (43 mph) 65 kph (40 mph)
Best Glide Speed 38 kph (24 mph) 38 kph (24 mph)
Best Glide Angle 9.5:1 9.5:1

* Very mellow stall progression.