The Sol Yaris is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
| Yaris | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Sol Paragiders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development edit
The Yaris was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants edit
- Yaris S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.53 m (37.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.0 m2 (280 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Yaris M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.01 m2 (301.5 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Yaris L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.57 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.5 m2 (339 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Yaris XL
- Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.05 m (42.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.5 m2 (361 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Yaris M) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.06 m (39 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 29.0 m2 (312 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.02:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)