Sol Eclipse

Eclipse
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Brazil
Manufacturer	Sol Paragiders
Status	Production completed
Produced	Mid-2000s

The Sol Eclipse 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.^[1]

Design and development

The Eclipse was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Eclipse S: Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.93 m² (268.3 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.^[1]
Eclipse M: Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.05 m² (291.2 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.^[1]
Eclipse L: Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.0 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.25 m² (314.8 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.^[1]

Specifications (Eclipse M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.5 m (41 ft 0 in)
Wing area: 27.05 m² (291.2 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.78:1

Performance

Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)

References

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

[WDLA04-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f 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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