Sky Flare

Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.9 &nbsp; m (42 &nbsp; ft 4 &nbsp; in)
Wing area: 26.2 &nbsp; m 2 (282 &nbsp; sq &nbsp; ft)
Aspect ratio: 6.4:1
Maximum speed: 60 &nbsp; km/h (37 &nbsp; mph, 32 &nbsp; kn)
Maximum glide ratio: 9
Rate of sink: 1.1 &nbsp; m/s (220 &nbsp; ft/min)

The Sky Flare is a Czech single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí.[1][2]

Design and development

The Flare was designed as a competition glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1][2]

The design was produced from 2001 until 2004, but is now out of production.[2]

Flare 24: Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.6 m² (254 sq ft), 77 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.4:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition and DHV CIVL certified.[1][2]
Flare 26: Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m² (282 sq ft), 77 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.4:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition and DHV CIVL certified.[1][2]
Flare 29: Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.6 m (44.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.6 m² (308 sq ft), 77 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.4:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 130 kg (243 to 287 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition and DHV CIVL certified.[1][2]

Data from Bertrand[1][2]

General characteristics

Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 30. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Sky Paragliders (2022). "Flare". sky-cz.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.

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