(made in 1995)

The Java is the new competition wing from Avian.Features of the glider include a sealed ball bearing VB system giving a large cross-tube travel,80 % double surface,a new airfoil section, automatic tension release on the leading edges when de-rigged, a ball-joint cross-tube centre junction, new-design tip compression struts and a kingpost mounted hang point. One pilot claimed that he was able to log a top speed of 80 mph. It is claimed also to fly very slowly. The Java is soon to be available also in sizes 140 and 150 sq ft.

Specification:

Java. Sail area 14.4 sq m, span 10 m, nose angle 123 degs, aspect ratio 7:1, packed length 4.6 m, battens 25 (inc 6 under), airframe material 6080-T6, battens 7075-T6, weight 29.5 kg, pilot weight 70-108 kg, price inc VAT (1997) £3238.