Pegas Avis

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Avis
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Pegas 2000
StatusProduction completed

The Pegas Avis is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider. The design has progressed through three generations of models, the Avis 1, 2 and 3, each improving on the last. The Avis 3 was introduced in 2003. [1]

The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres. [1]

Variants

Avis 2

Avis 2 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.4 m2 (263 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 80 kg (121 to 176 lb). [1]
Avis 2 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.1 m2 (281 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified. [1]
Avis 2 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.2 m2 (325 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb). [1]

Avis 3

Avis 3 26
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.7 m2 (287 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified. [1]
Avis 3 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified. [1]
Avis 3 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.2 m2 (336 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb). [1]

Specifications (Avis 2 26)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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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