Pegas Certus
| Certus | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Pegas 2000 |
| Status | Production completed |
The Pegas Certus is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The aircraft was designed as a competition glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
The design has progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Certus 2 26
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.3 m2 (272 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).[1]
- Certus 2 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.4 m (44.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.67 m2 (308.6 sq ft), 100 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb).[1]
Specifications (Certus 26)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 25.3 m2 (272 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.5:1
- Maximum speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)