New tubing for Manta Fledge 3 hang glider

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New tubing for Manta Fledge 3 hang glider

Postby Flatout » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:45 am

Hi all
Is there anyone who can help me with the following problem? I know it's not microlight, but is related.

Have acquired an ancient, but unflown, Manta Fledge 3 hang glider. It was damaged in Cape Town docks whilst being delivered from USA about twenty years ago.
It's in prime condition although the tubing is damaged. A Hyster ran over the nose.

I need the inner section of leading edge, 44.5mm OD x 1.47mm wall, tube and then it looks like it will be in perfect flying condition.

My question is;
What material is the tubing, 6061-T6 or 7075 and where does one obtain a 2m length in South Africa, preferably Cape Town?

Your help will be very appreciated
Best wishes
Paul
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Re: New tubing for Manta Fledge 3 hang glider

Postby Miskiet » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:00 pm

Try Jenya from Aerossa - only problem is he's up here in Gauteng.
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Re: New tubing for Manta Fledge 3 hang glider

Postby Massimo » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:05 pm

The material is aluminium, you could also try Placo and they should have a branch in C.T. dont have numbers though.
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Re: New tubing for Manta Fledge 3 hang glider

Postby Flatout » Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:22 am

Hi guys

Thanks for the info.

Best wishes
Paul

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