Jojo Yoki

Yoki
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Czech Republic
Manufacturer	Jojo Wings
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€1,260 (Yoki M, 2004)

Last updated April 12, 2019

The Jojo Yoki is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Jojo Wings of Roudnice nad Labem. It is now out of production.^[1]

The Czech Republic, also known by its short-form name, Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the northeast. The Czech Republic covers an area of 78,866 square kilometres (30,450 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental climate and oceanic climate. It is a unitary parliamentary republic, with 10.6 million inhabitants; its capital and largest city is Prague, with 1.3 million residents. Other major cities are Brno, Ostrava, Olomouc and Pilsen. The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the OECD, the United Nations, the OSCE, and the Council of Europe.

Jojo Wings is a Czech aircraft manufacturer based in Roudnice nad Labem. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of paragliders and parachutes in the form of ready-to-fly aircraft. The company also makes parafoil kites.

Roudnice nad Labem is a town on the left bank of the Elbe River. It has a population of approximately 13 500 and covers an area of 16,67 km². The town is situated near the site of Říp, notable for its connection with the legend of Praotec Čech.

Design and development

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

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted the very low price of the Yoki in a 2003 review, saying "the prices are very interesting".^[1]

Variants

Yoki S: Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m² (290 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]
Yoki M: Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m² (310 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]
Yoki L: Large-sized model for heavy-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m² (330 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb).^[1]

Specifications (Yoki M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 29 m² (310 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5:1

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References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 21. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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[WDLA04-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 21. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X