UP Pulse

The UP Pulse is a German single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by UP Europe of Kochel am See. Introduced in 2000, production ended in 2003.[1]

Pulse
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer UP Europe
Introduction 2000
Status Production completed
Produced 2000-2003
Unit cost
£1,329 (Pulse M, 2004)

Design and development

The Pulse was designed as a beginner's glider for flight training.[1][2]

Unlike other designs by the company, the Pulse only had one generation of models. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2][3]

The Pulse's sail was made from Porsher Marine New Skytex and its lines were fabricated from Cousin Trestec Super Aramid.[2]

Variants
Pulse S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.9 m2 (290 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1 certified.[1][2]
Pulse M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1][2]
Pulse L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.1 m2 (346 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1][2]

Specifications (Pulse M)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.5 m (37 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.5:1

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. UP International. "Pulse" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. UP International (2013). "Discontinued Models". Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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