Sky Atis
| Atis | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Sky Paragliders |
| Introduction | 2003 |
| Status | In production |
| Produced | 2003-present |
| Unit cost |
€2,445 (Atis M, 2004) |
The Sky Atis is a Czech single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. It was introduced in 2003 and remained in production in 2016 as the Atis 4.[1]
Design and development
The Atis was designed as a beginner to intermediate glider.[1]
The design has progressed through four generations of models, the Atis, Atis 2, 3 and 4, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2]
Variants
Atis
- Atis XS
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.88 m (35.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The optimal pilot weight is 55 kg (121 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Atis S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.34 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.2 m2 (271 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The optimal pilot weight is 65 kg (143 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Atis M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.82 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.4 m2 (295 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The optimal pilot weight is 80 kg (176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Atis 4
- Atis 4 S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.94 m (35.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.02 m2 (247.8 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb) and glider empty weight is 4.60 kg (10 lb). The glider model is EN B/LTF B certified.[2]
- Atis 4 M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.37 m (37.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.86 m2 (267.6 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 73 to 95 kg (161 to 209 lb) and glider empty weight is 4.80 kg (11 lb). The glider model is EN B/LTF B certified.[2]
- Atis 4 L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.76 m (38.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.60 m2 (286.3 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 87 to 112 kg (192 to 247 lb) and glider empty weight is 5.10 kg (11 lb). The glider model is EN B/LTF B certified.[2]
- Atis 4 XL
- Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.22 m (40.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.73 m2 (309.2 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 102 to 130 kg (225 to 287 lb) and glider empty weight is 5.40 kg (12 lb). The glider model is EN B/LTF B certified.[2]
Specifications (Atis 4 L)
Data from Manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.76 m (38 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 26.60 m2 (286.3 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.20:1
- Empty weight: 5.10 kg (11 lb)
- Gross weight: 118 kg (260 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph; 29 kn)
- Cruising speed: 39 km/h (24 mph; 21 kn)
- Stall speed: 23 km/h (14 mph; 12 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 9:1
- Rate of sink: 1.15 m/s (226 ft/min)
References
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