Pro-Design Effect

Last updated
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]

Austria Federal republic in Central Europe

Austria, officially the Republic of Austria, is a country in Central Europe comprising 9 federated states. Its capital, largest city and one of nine states is Vienna. Austria has an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi), a population of nearly 9 million people and a nominal GDP of $477 billion. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The terrain is highly mountainous, lying within the Alps; only 32% of the country is below 500 m (1,640 ft), and its highest point is 3,798 m (12,461 ft). The majority of the population speaks local Bavarian dialects as their native language, and German in its standard form is the country's official language. Other regional languages are Hungarian, Burgenland Croatian, and Slovene.

Pro-Design

Pro-Design GmbH is an Austrian aircraft manufacturer based in Innsbruck. It was founded in 1986, in Natters. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of paragliders and powered parachute canopies, in the form of ready-to-fly aircraft.

Natters Place in Tyrol, Austria

Natters is a municipality in the district Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol located 3.5 km south of Innsbruck. The village was mentioned in documents around 1151 for the first time. Natters as well as Mutters received connection with Innsbruck thanks to the Stubaitalbahn in 1904. It has 1918 inhabitants and an own hospital. The popular Natterer See is a treasure for tourists in summer.

Contents

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

Performance

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

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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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