Pro-Design Effect

Effect
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Pro-Design
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€2,149 (2004)

The Pro-Design Effect is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a beginner/intermediate glider.[1]

Variants

Effect 34
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.47 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.97 m2 (290.3 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Effect 36
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.83 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.66 m2 (308.5 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Effect 38
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.28 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.96 m2 (333.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]

Specifications (Effect 36)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.83 m (38 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 28.66 m2 (308.5 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.88:1

Performance

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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