The Nervures Alpamayo is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.[1]
| Alpamayo | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Nervures |
| Designer | Xavier Demoury |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development
editThe Alpamayo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Biplace Alpamayo, indicating that it is a two seater.[1] It was replaced in production by the Nervures Arteson.[2]
Variants
edit- Alpamayo 38
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 38 m2 (410 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The take-off weight range is 105 to 180 kg (231 to 397 lb). The glider model is CEN-1999 Biplace certified.[2]
- Alpamayo 43
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.8 m (45.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 43 m2 (460 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 120 to 220 kg (265 to 485 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace and CEN-1999 Biplace certified.[1]
Specifications (Alpamayo 43)
editData from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 43 m2 (460 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
- Empty weight: 8.4 kg (19 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 46 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
- Stall speed: 24 km/h (15 mph, 13 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 7.5
- Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)