Nervures Alpamayo

The Nervures Alpamayo is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.[1]

Alpamayo
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Nervures
Designer Xavier Demoury
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Alpamayo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Biplace Alpamayo, indicating that it is a two seater.[1] It was replaced in production by the Nervures Arteson.[2]

Variants
Alpamayo 38
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 38 m2 (410 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The take-off weight range is 105 to 180 kg (231 to 397 lb). The glider model is CEN-1999 Biplace certified.[2]
Alpamayo 43
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.8 m (45.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 43 m2 (460 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 120 to 220 kg (265 to 485 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace and CEN-1999 Biplace certified.[1]

Specifications (Alpamayo 43)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 43 m2 (460 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
  • Empty weight: 8.4 kg (19 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 46 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
  • Stall speed: 24 km/h (15 mph, 13 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 7.5
  • Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Nervures. "Nervures - Taillé pour l'aventure". nervures.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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