The Sky Fides is a Czech single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. It is now out of production.[1]
| Fides | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Sky Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development edit
The Fides was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Operational history edit
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Fides in a 2003 review as "pleasant to fly, high performance and well built."[1]
Variants edit
- Fides 26
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.96 m (36.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.57 m2 (286.0 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The optimal pilot weight is 70 kg (154 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Fides 28
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.74 m2 (309.4 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The optimal pilot weight is 85 kg (187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Fides 30
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.81 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.84 m2 (332.0 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The optimal pilot weight is 100 kg (220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Specifications (Fides 28) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 28.74 m2 (309.4 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.5:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)