Sky Brontes
| Brontes | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Sky Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Sky Brontes is a Czech single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Brontes was designed as an intermediate and cross country glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Brontes in a 2003 review as "pleasant to fly, high performance and well built."[1]
Variants[edit]
- Brontes S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.45 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.77 m2 (266.6 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The optimal pilot weight is 75 kg (165 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Brontes M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.92 m (39.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.88 m2 (289.3 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The optimal pilot weight is 80 kg (176 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Brontes L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.40 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.07 m2 (312.9 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The optimal pilot weight is 105 kg (231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Brontes L)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 29.07 m2 (312.9 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.3:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)