Trekking Elise

The Trekking Elise is a French single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2002, it is now out of production.[1]

Elise
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Trekking Parapentes
Introduction 2002
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Elise was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants
Elise S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.03 m (39.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.6 m2 (265 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Elise M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.51 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.6 m2 (286 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Elise L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.98 m (42.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.6 m2 (308 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Specifications (Elise M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.51 m (41 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 26.6 m2 (286 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.8:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 32. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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