Your First Flights, Made Easy
The Alpha is Wills Wing’s most approachable and confidence-building hang glider, purpose-built for first-time pilots, training environments, and relaxed recreational soaring.
Its ultra-low stall speed, rock-solid pitch stability, and gentle, predictable handling make it the best beginner hang glider in the Wills Wing lineup — ideal for learning the fundamentals(opens in a new tab) with ease.
The latest Alpha 235 replaces the long-standing Alpha 210 with meaningful improvements, including even lower stall speed for safer takeoffs and landings, greater control near stall to boost confidence during early training, and smoother, more predictable slow-flight behavior.
Light, remarkably easy to ground-handle, and stable across the entire slow-speed range, the Alpha has become a top choice hang glider for instructors worldwide.
The Alpha comes in two sizes to suit pilots of different weights and flying preferences:
- Alpha 180: A smaller wing designed for lighter pilots (54–91kg)
- Alpha 235: A larger wing built for mid-to-heavier pilots (68–127kg)
Below are the measurements for the Alpha. Click the tabs to toggle between Metric and US Customary Units. You can learn more about these measurements by clicking here to use our Specifications Key.
| Metric Units | US Customary | |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | Alpha 180 | Alpha 235 |
| Area | 16.7m² | 21.8m² |
| Span | 8.6m | 10m |
| Aspect Ratio | 4.4m | 4.6m |
| Glider Weight | 20.8kg | 23.6m |
| Hook-In Weight | 54-91kg | 68-127kg |
| Optimum Body Weight | 54-68kg | 68-100kg |
| USHPA Rating | 2 | 2 |
| Vne | 72kph | 72kph |
| Va | 63kph | 63kph |
| Vms | 27kph | 27kph |
| Vd | 55kph | 55kph |
| Length (in bag) | 5.46m | 5.79m |
| Break-down | 3.73m | 4.06m |
| HGMA Certified | August 24, 2015 | May 19, 2020 |