// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Sol Eclipse say to the moon? You're always blocking my view.
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| Eclipse | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Sol Paragiders |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Manufactured | Mid-2000s |
The Sol Eclipse 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]
Design and development
[edit]The Eclipse was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Eclipse S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.93 m2 (268.3 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
- Eclipse M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.05 m2 (291.2 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
- Eclipse L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.0 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.25 m2 (314.8 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Specifications (Eclipse M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.5 m (41 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 27.05 m2 (291.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.78:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)