(made in 1999)

The Rio is a sports glider (formerly referred to as intermediate) which is faster than a Skyfloater, lighter and easier to fly than a typical kingposted CFX glider.

Specification:

Rio. Sail area 15 sq m, span 9.5 m, aspect ratio 6:1, nose angle 120 degs, double surface 55%, packed length 5.6 m, weight 25.3 kg, pilot weight (clip-in) 61-93 kg, price inc VAT £2399.