Independence Avalon

Avalon
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Independence Paragliding
Designer Michaël Nesler
Status Production completed
Produced early 2000s
Unit cost
€2,155 (Avalon L, 2004)

The Independence Avalon is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Nesler and produced by Independence Paragliding of Eisenberg, Thuringia. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Avalon was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Avalon.[1]

Variants

Avalon S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.1 m2 (292 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Avalon M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Avalon L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.1 m2 (346 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Avalon XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.2 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34.0 m2 (366 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 140 kg (243 to 309 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]

Specifications (Avalon L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 20. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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