title: Airwave Magic
text: # Airwave Magic
  
  The Airwave Magic is an Austrian single-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 Magic was designed as a competition glider.
  
  The design progressed through several generations of models, including the Magic, Magic 2 and 3, each improving on the last. The three models are each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Operational history
  
  The designer, Bruce Goldsmith, won the 2007 Paragliding World Championships held in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, flying an Airwave Magic FR3.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Magic 3 S
  
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 $m^2$ (263.3 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
  
  ### Magic 3 M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 $m^2$ (280 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
  
  ### Magic 3 L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 $m^2$ (302.7 sq ft), 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.03:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 105 kg (220 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Magic 2 M)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wing area: 26 $m^2$ (280 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 6.03:1
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)
  