Aerodyne Shaman

Shaman
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Aerodyne Technologies
Designer Michel Le Blanc
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€2,750 (Shaman L, 2004)

The Aerodyne Shaman is a series of French single-place, paragliders that was designed by Michel Le Blanc and produced by Aerodyne Technologies of Talloires.[1]

Design and development

The Shaman was designed as a high-performance cross country glider, with the four models each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Shaman XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.70 m2 (244.3 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 63 to 75 kg (139 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]
Shaman S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.30 m2 (261.6 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 82 kg (154 to 181 lb). The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]
Shaman M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.45 m2 (284.7 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]
Shaman L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.70 m2 (308.9 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 97 to 120 kg (214 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]

Specifications (Shaman M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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