Sky Flirt
The Sky Flirt is a Czech single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. It is now out of production.[1]
| Flirt | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Sky Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
| Unit cost |
€1,889 (Flirt 26, 2004) |
Design and development
The Flirt was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
- Flirt 24
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.76 m (38.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.0 m2 (258 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
- Flirt 26
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.26 m (40.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
- Flirt 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.75 m (41.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.32 m2 (304.8 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 100 kg (198 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Specifications (Flirt 26)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.26 m (40 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.74:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 30. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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