Sol Synergy

Last updated
Synergy
Role Paraglider
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Sol Paragiders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€2,140 (Synergy M, 2004)

The Sol Synergy is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production. [1]

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.

Jaraguá do Sul Place in South, Brazil

Jaraguá do Sul is a city located in the north of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina.

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Design and development

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

Variants

Synergy S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.84 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.0 m2 (269 sq ft), 80 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 60 kg (115 to 132 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
Synergy M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.34 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.01 m2 (301.5 sq ft), 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 75 kg (115 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
Synergy L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.17 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.7 m2 (320 sq ft), 110 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 90 kg (115 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
Synergy XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.14 m (43.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.8 m2 (342 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]

Specifications (Synergy M)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph; 27 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
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