Trekking Xenos

The Trekking Xenos is a family of French single-place and two-place paragliders that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2003, the line is now out of production.[1]

Xenos
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Trekking Parapentes
Introduction 2003
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Xenos was designed as a beginner glider, with a two-place version for flight training. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Xenos in a 2003 review as, "a forgiving wing for the beginner."[1]

Variants
Xenos S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Xenos M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Xenos L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Xenos XL Bi
Extra large-sized model for two people in tandem for flight training and as such was referred to as the Xenos XL Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. Its 14.3 m (46.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34 m2 (370 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.[1]

Specifications (Xenos M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.8:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 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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