Sky Paragliders Lift

The Sky Paragliders Lift is a Czech single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. Available in the mid-2000s, it is now out of production.[1]

Lift
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Sky Paragliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Lift was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants
Lift 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.94 m (35.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.0 m2 (258 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Lift 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.31 m (37.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.1 m2 (281 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Lift 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.75 m (38.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.15 m2 (303.0 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Lift 30
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.31 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.3 m2 (326 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Specifications (Lift 26)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.31 m (37 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 26.1 m2 (281 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 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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