Sol Prymus

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Prymus
Role Paraglider
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Sol Paragliders
Status In production (Prymus 4, 2016)
Produced mid-2000s - present
Unit cost
€1,831 (Prymus M, 2004)

The Sol Prymus (English: Primus, meaning Primary ) is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul starting in the mid-2000s. It remained in production as the Prymus 4 in 2016. [1] [2]

Primary glider

Primary gliders are a category of aircraft that enjoyed worldwide popularity during the 1920s and 1930s as people strove for simple and inexpensive ways to learn to fly.

Brazil Federal republic in South America

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At 8.5 million square kilometers and with over 208 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the fifth most populous. The capital is Brasília, and the most populated city is São Paulo. The federation is composed of the union of the 26 states, the Federal District, and the 5,570 municipalities. It is the largest country to have Portuguese as an official language and the only one in the Americas; it is also one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations, due to over a century of mass immigration from around the world.

Sol Paragliders is a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer based in Jaraguá do Sul and founded by Ary Carlos Pradi. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of paragliders and paramotor wings in the form of ready-to-fly aircraft. The company also produces paragliding harnesses, rescue parachutes and accessories.

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Design and development

The Prymus was designed as a beginner to intermediate glider. By 2016 the design had progressed through four generations of models, the Prymus 1, 2, 3 and 4, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size. [1]

The Prymus 4 has a top and bottom wing surface made from WTX 40 - 40 g/m2 fabric, with wing ribs made from Pro Nyl 42 g/m2 rip stop covered with poliuretano and BT technology reinforcements. The lines are 1.1, 1.5 and 2.1 mm Cousin Technora Superaram, while the risers are Fitanew 15 x 2,0 mm Flat Multi 1600kg strapping. The carabiners are Ansung Precision 4mm 800kg and the pulleys are made by SOL. [2]

Carabiner hook with a closure

A carabiner or karabiner is a specialized type of shackle, a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used to quickly and reversibly connect components, most notably in safety-critical systems. The word is a shortened form of Karabinerhaken, a German phrase for a "spring hook" used by a carbine rifleman, or carabinier, to attach items to a belt or bandolier.

Variants

Prymus 1

Prymus 1 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.40 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.43 m2 (295.3 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
Prymus 1 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.88 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.77 m2 (320.4 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
Prymus 1 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.35 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.2 m2 (347 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]

Prymus 4

Prymus 4 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.99 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.41 m2 (252.0 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb) and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN A certified. [2]
Prymus 4 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.05 m2 (280.4 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb) and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN A certified. [2]
Prymus 4 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.08 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.27 m2 (304.3 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb) and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN A certified. [2]
Prymus 4 XL
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 12.56 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.58 m2 (329.2 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb) and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN A certified. [2]

Specifications (Prymus 1 M)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph; 24 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

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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 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sol Paragliders. "Prymus 4" . Retrieved 15 November 2016.
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