title: Airwave Scenic
text: # Airwave Scenic
  
  The Airwave Scenic is an Austrian two-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The Scenic was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Scenic Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.
  
  The aircraft's 14.81 m (48.6 ft) span wing has 77 cells, a wing area of 43 $m^2$ (460 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Scenic Bi)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Capacity: one passenger
  * Wingspan: 14.81 m (48 ft 7 in)
  * Wing area: 43 $m^2$ (460 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 5.1:1
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)
  