Smooth Performance, Advanced Design
The Sport 3 builds on decades of refinement within the iconic Wills Wing Sport series.
Designed for recreational pilots who want accessible, stress-free performance with genuine high-end capability, it delivers a smooth, responsive flight experience with confident handling across the full speed range. It remains the lightest, easiest-to-fly, and most affordable glider in its class, offering dependable soaring with a modern edge.
With a redesigned sail, updated handling characteristics, and optional aerodynamic enhancements, the Sport 3 brings a fresh level of efficiency and control to a proven platform. Its refined airframe, simplified setup, and expanded personalization options give pilots a glider that feels immediately familiar yet unmistakably advanced.
The Sport 3 is offered in three sizes, each tuned to deliver balanced handling and efficient performance across a specific pilot weight range:
- 135 ft²: A smaller wing, ideal for lighter pilots seeking nimble handling and responsive performance.
- 155 ft²: A versatile mid-size wing, designed for average pilot weights with balanced handling and efficiency.
- 170 ft²: The largest option, offering greater lift and stability for heavier pilots.
Below are the measurements for the Sport 3. 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 | Sport 3 135 | Sport 3 155 | Sport 3 170 |
| Area | 12.5m² | 14.4m² | 15.8m² |
| Span | 8.9m | 9.6m | 10.1m |
| Span w/ Raked Tips | 9.1m | 9.8m | 10.2m |
| Aspect Ratio | 6.4m | 6.4m | 6.4m |
| Aspect Ratio w/ Raked Tips | 6.6m | 6.6m | 6.6m |
| Glider Weight | 20.5kg | 26.3kg | 29.5kg |
| Hook-In Weight | 61-94kg | 68-113kg | 79-141kg |
| Optimum Body Weight | 59-70kg | 70-98kg | 98-125kg |
| Double Surface | Please supply accurate info | Please supply accurate info | Please supply accurate info |
| USHPA Rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Vne | 85kph | 85kph | 85kph |
| Va | 74kph | 74kph | 74kph |
| Vms | 30kph | 30kph | 30kph |
| Vd | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied |
| Length (in bag) | 4.7m | 5.1m | 5.3m |
| Break-down | 3.4m | 3.7m | 4.2m |
| HGMA Certified | February 7, 2019 | February 7, 2019 | Not certified |
Why Choose the Sport 3?
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Glider Specifications
Price
USD $7,490.00
Models
- 135 ft²: A smaller wing, ideal for lighter pilots seeking nimble handling and responsive performance.
- 155 ft²: A versatile mid-size wing, designed for average pilot weights with balanced handling and efficiency.
- 170 ft²: The largest option, offering greater lift and stability for heavier pilots.
Operator Manual
Read the Sport 3’s operator manual here.
Availability
Built to order; custom colors available.
Assembly Time
Approx. 15-20 minutes
Glider Weight
- Sport 3 135ft² – 54 lbs
- Sport 3 155ft² – 58lbs
- Sport 3 170ft² – 65lbs
Skill Rating
USHPA Rating 3* – intermediate.
*(Click here to find out more.)
Materials
- 7075-T6 aluminum airframe
- Redesigned double-surface sail (85%)
- Speed battens
- Black-anodized control frame
- Optional carbon fiber raked tips
- Laminate sail upgrades available
Included in Purchase
- Deluxe glider bag
- Control bar bag
- Batten bag
- Sail ties
- Kickstand Stinger
- Owner’s manual
- Batten diagram
A Closer Look At The Sport 3
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Weight & Handling Efficiency
As the lightest glider in its class, the Sport 3 offers an effortless feel both on the ground and in the air. Its low overall weight improves launch confidence, reduces pilot fatigue during setup and carry, and supports smooth, responsive roll initiation.
Paired with its well-balanced pitch behavior, the Sport 3 delivers an intuitive, predictable handling profile that suits relaxed soaring as well as more performance-focused flying.
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Aerodynamic Features
A redesigned sail and stability system create a tighter, flatter wing that reduces twist and allows lower sprog settings. The result is stronger high-speed performance with a lighter, more comfortable pitch feel. Optional carbon-fiber raked tips further increase effective aspect ratio and reduce induced drag, enhancing climb and glide efficiency at lower speeds. These refinements work together to provide a crisp, controlled response across the full VG range.
VG, or Variable Geometry, is a system found on many intermediate and high-performance hang gliders. It allows the pilot to adjust the tension of the sail while flying, which changes how the glider handles and performs.
- “VG off” (looser sail):
The glider feels lighter and more responsive. This setting is ideal for thermalling, slow-speed maneuvering, and relaxed soaring. - “VG on” (tighter sail):
The wing becomes more streamlined, improving glide performance and allowing higher speeds with less drag.
The VG range refers to the full spectrum of these settings—from completely loose to fully tight—and how the glider’s handling and performance shift across that range. It gives pilots the ability to fine-tune their flight experience depending on conditions and goals.
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Airframe & Hardware:
The Sport 3’s airframe introduces expanded tuning options that let pilots fine-tune control feel to match sail age, flying style, and personal preference. Its updated Variable Geometry system delivers more authority with less effort, while the included Kickstand Stinger makes setup and breakdown quicker and more convenient. Standard features include a black-anodized airframe, speed battens, and customizable panel colors, with optional upgrades available for pilots who want additional performance or visual style.
Learn More About The Sport 3
The Sport 3 comes in three sizes: 135 ft² (130–155 lbs optimum, hook-in 135–200 lbs), 155 ft² (155–215 lbs optimum, hook-in 150–250 lbs), and 170 ft² (215–275 lbs optimum, hook-in 175–310 lbs). Choose the size that best matches your hook-in weight for optimal handling.
VG, or Variable Geometry, allows pilots to adjust sail tension while flying. “VG off” creates a lighter, more responsive feel for slow-speed thermalling, while “VG on” tightens the sail for higher-speed glide with reduced drag. This lets pilots fine-tune performance to conditions and personal preference.
The Sport 3 is lightweight and well-balanced, offering intuitive, predictable handling across the full speed range. Its redesigned sail and stability system provide a crisp, controlled response for both relaxed soaring and performance-focused flying.
The Sport 3 features a black-anodized airframe with speed battens and a Variable Geometry system. Optional carbon-fiber raked tips improve efficiency. The glider is built for lightweight performance, durability, and ease of setup.
Included items typically consist of the glider itself, standard battens, and hardware. Additional options, upgrades, and accessories such as customized panel colors are available separately.
