Calipt'Air Serenis

The Calipt'Air Serenis (English: Serene) is a Swiss single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Calipt'Air of Spiez. It is now out of production.[1]

Serenis
Role Paraglider
National origin Switzerland
Manufacturer Calipt'Air
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

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

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Serenis in a 2003 review as "lively and very easy to fly".[1]

Variants
Serenis S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.17 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Serenis M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.64 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Serenis L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.11 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Serenis L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.11 m (39 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 31 m2 (330 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.9:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.15 m/s (226 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 14. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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