Pegas Avis

The Pegas Avis is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. It is now out of production.[1]

Avis
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Pegas 2000
Status Production completed

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider. The design has progressed through three generations of models, the Avis 1, 2 and 3, each improving on the last. The Avis 3 was introduced in 2003.[1]

The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants

Avis 2
Avis 2 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.4 m2 (263 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 80 kg (121 to 176 lb).[1]
Avis 2 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.1 m2 (281 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified.[1]
Avis 2 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.2 m2 (325 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb).[1]

Avis 3
Avis 3 26
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.7 m2 (287 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified.[1]
Avis 3 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified.[1]
Avis 3 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.2 m2 (336 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb).[1]

Specifications (Avis 2 26)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.7 m (38 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 26.1 m2 (281 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.3:1
  • Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References
  1. 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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