title: Moyes Max
text: # 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)
  