Moyes Delta Gliders

What Moyes Delta Gliders does

Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd. is an Australian family-owned manufacturer of hang gliding equipment founded in 1967 by Bill Moyes, widely recognized as the pioneer of modern hang gliding. The company designs, manufactures, and sells delta-wing rigid-frame hang gliders with fabric sails across a four-model lineup spanning beginner (Malibu 2), recreational (Gecko, including a Carbon variant), and competition/cross-country segments (Litesport, Litespeed RX, and the newly launched RX Pro 2025). Its product ecosystem extends beyond gliders to include proprietary pilot harnesses (Matrix, Contour, Eaze), emergency rescue parachutes, and resold third-party safety equipment (Charly helmets), flight instruments (NavITer, Flytec, Icom, Ascent), accessories, spare parts, and branded clothing.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at moyes.com.au priced in Australian dollars and a global dealer network spanning 30+ countries, with separately maintained US and Australian dealer lists. It monetizes hardware sales across all skill tiers, plus recurring revenue from consumables (spare parts, accessories) and ancillary services including tandem flight experiences at Bald Hill, Stanwell Park ($385 AUD voucher) and instruction through the Moyes Hang Gliding Academy. Community engagement is a central commercial lever: the company title-sponsors the annual Forbes Flatlands competition, runs the monthly Bill Moyes Flight of the Year Award, and maintains a World Champions Hall of Fame. Following founder Bill Moyes' death in September 2024, leadership passed to his daughter Vicki (Vix) Moyes while his son Steve Moyes, a World Champion pilot, remains actively involved. The company employs approximately 8 people and operates from a single headquarters and manufacturing facility in Kurnell, New South Wales.

Name

Moyes Delta Gliders

Legal name

Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd.

Website

https://moyes.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moyes Delta Gliders is an Australian family-owned manufacturer founded in 1967 that designs, builds, and sells delta-wing hang gliders, harnesses, safety equipment, and accessories to recreational and competition pilots in 30+ countries via direct e-commerce and a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hang Gliding Equipment

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft (3721)

akta.pro primary industry

Glider & Sailplane Manufacturing (IMABAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerial Adventure & Flight Schools (Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring) (THAAAKAA)

Keywords

• Hang glider manufacturing
• Hang gliding equipment
• Delta wing gliders
• Aviation safety equipment
• Pilot training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kurnell

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hang Glider Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling delta-wing hang gliders including Litespeed RX, Litespeed, Gecko, and Malibu 2 models
2. Harness Sales: Sale of proprietary harness systems (Matrix, Contour, Eaze) and associated hardware
3. Accessories & Spare Parts: Comprehensive range of accessories including glider bags, pack-up kits, control bar components, wires, brackets, and replacement parts
4. Clothing & Merchandise: Branded clothing including caps, t-shirts, jackets, speed sleeves, gloves, and pilot accessories
5. Safety Equipment: Sale of emergency parachutes (Charly Diamond Cross, Round Canopy), deployment bags, and drag chutes
6. Third-Party Products: Resale of third-party products including helmets (Charly), instruments/radios (NavITer, Flytec, Icom), and books
7. Tandem Flight Experiences: Hang gliding tandem flight gift vouchers offering instructional flights with qualified instructors at Bald Hill, Stanwell Park

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Moyes Delta Gliders designs, manufactures, and sells delta-wing hang gliders (Litespeed RX, Litesport, Gecko, Malibu 2) and proprietary harnesses (Matrix, Contour, Eaze). The company also sells safety equipment (rescue parachutes, helmets), flight instruments, accessories, spare parts, branded clothing, and operates the Moyes Hang Gliding Academy offering tandem flight experiences and instruction.

Product overview

Moyes Delta Gliders is an Australian hang gliding equipment manufacturer established in 1967, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hang gliding products and services. The core product lineup consists of four hang glider models: Litespeed RX (cross country/competition), Litesport (performance), Gecko (recreational), and Malibu 2 (beginner/single surface). These are complemented by three harness models (Matrix for racing, Contour for recreational, Eaze for beginners), emergency rescue parachutes (Charly Diamond Cross and Round Canopy systems), Charly-brand helmets (Vitesse, LOOP, No Limit, Ace, Insider, Breeze), and flight instruments (NavITer, Flytec, Ascent H2, Icom radios). The company also sells spare parts, accessories (bags, tow equipment, wheels), clothing, books, and offers tandem flight experiences through the Moyes Hang Gliding Academy, as well as organizing the annual Forbes Flatlands competition. Moyes sells to over 30 countries worldwide with a significant in-stock inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litespeed RX

Quantifiable outcome

• Hang gliding equipment supplied to 30+ countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wills Wing: The other major US-based hang glider manufacturer. Wills Wing competes head-to-head with Moyes in the topless (rigid-wing) hang glider category, serving competition and recreational pilots across North America and internationally.
• Icaro Paragliders: Italian manufacturer of paragliders and hang gliders with a global dealer footprint. Closely comparable as a European specialty foot-launched aircraft maker competing in the same pilot acquisition channels.
• North Wing: US-based hang glider manufacturer producing sport and competition-class hang gliders. Directly comparable as a specialty rigid-wing hang glider OEM serving the same pilot segments as Moyes.

Emerging players

• Advance Paragliders: Swiss paraglider and harness manufacturer with strong brand equity among sport and competition pilots. Comparable to Moyes as a premium, design-led flight equipment brand selling through a global dealer network, though focused on paragliding rather than hang gliding.
• Nova Paragliders: Austrian paraglider manufacturer serving sport, competition, and beginner segments. Comparable to Moyes in business model (manufacturing wings plus harnesses and accessories, sold globally through dealers).
• Skywalk: German paraglider manufacturer offering wings, harnesses, and accessories with international distribution. Comparable to Moyes as a premium European-based flight equipment brand pursuing performance and recreational pilot segments.
• Ozone Paragliders: Leading paraglider manufacturer known for competition and recreational wings. Comparable as a vertically integrated, premium-branded foot-launched flight equipment maker with global distribution and strong community sponsorship.
• Sup'Air: French paragliding harness, reserve, and accessory specialist. Comparable to Moyes as a complementary-equipment brand (harnesses and safety gear) serving the same global paragliding/hang gliding pilot community.

Regional players

• AirBorne Australia: Australian paraglider manufacturer and school operator. Comparable to Moyes as a fellow Australian foot-launched flight equipment brand, overlapping on harness/instrument distribution and paragliding/hang gliding crossover pilots.

Others

• Charly Produkte: German maker of Charly-brand helmets, parachutes, and accessories for hang gliding and paragliding. Moyes already resells Charly products, making Charly a key upstream supplier-partner and adjacent peer in the safety-equipment category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flymoyes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MoyesHangGliding
• Facebookfacebook.com/flymoyes
• Instagraminstagram.com/flymoyes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moyes-delta-gliders

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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