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The Sol Yaris is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.

Design and development

The Yaris was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

Yaris S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.53 m (37.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.0 m (280 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

Yaris M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.01 m (301.5 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

Yaris L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.57 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.5 m (339 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

Yaris XL

Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.05 m (42.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.5 m (361 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

Specifications (Yaris M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.06 m (39 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 29.0 m (312 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.02:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References

1. ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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