Sky Fides

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

The Fides was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Fides in a 2003 review as "pleasant to fly, high performance and well built."[1]

Variants
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)

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)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 30. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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