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
Unit cost
1,831 (Lift 26, 2004)

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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