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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.

Design and development

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

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

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 m (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.

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 m (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.

Avalon L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.1 m (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.

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 m (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.

Specifications (Avalon L)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.8 m (42 ft 0 in)
• Wing area: 32.1 m (346 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.1:1

References

1. ^ 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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