Aerodyne Yogi

Yogi
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Aerodyne Technologies
Designer Michel Le Blanc
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€2,065 (Yogi L, 2004)

The Aerodyne Yogi is a series of French single-place, paragliders that was designed by Michel Le Blanc and produced by Aerodyne Technologies of Talloires.[1]

Design and development

The Yogi was designed as a beginner glider, with the four models each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Yogi XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.5 m (34.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.80 m2 (256.2 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]
Yogi S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.95 m (35.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.90 m2 (278.8 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]
Yogi M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.10 m2 (302.5 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]
Yogi L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.85 m (38.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.40 m2 (327.2 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]

Specifications (Yogi M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 28.10 m2 (302.5 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.62:1

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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