Firebird Choice Zip Bi

The Firebird Choice Zip Bi is a German two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird [Sky Sports AG] of Füssen. It is now out of production.

Design and development

The Choice Zip Bi was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such the Bi designation indicates "bi-place" or two seater.
The "Zip" name indicates that a zipper is included in the wing to reduce wing area when required.
The aircraft's span wing has 54 cells, a wing area of and an aspect [ratio (wing)|aspect ratio] of 4.95:1. The pilot weight range is. The glider is DHV 1-2 Biplace certified.