The Nervures Valluna is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.[1]
| Valluna | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Nervures |
| Designer | Xavier Demoury |
| Introduction | 1996 |
| Status | Production completed |
Valluna means "dream's door" in the Quechuan language.[2]
Design and development
editThe Valluna was designed as an intermediate glider and was one of the first gliders to be certified to the then-new CEN standards. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
The Valluna Bivouac was designed as a lighter weight version of the basic Valluna for bivouac flying. The Valluna II reduced line drag through the use of fewer and unsheathed lines. It was not certified.[2]
The Valluna was replaced in production by the Nervures Faïal.[2]
Variants
edit- Valluna S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.92 m (35.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.3 m2 (251 sq ft), 34 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 72 kg (121 to 159 lb). Glide ratio is 8:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[2]
- Valluna M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.25 m (36.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). Glide ratio is 8:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1][2]
- Valluna L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). Glide ratio is 8:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[2]
- Valluna XL
- Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). Glide ratio is 8.1:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1][2]
Specifications (Valluna M)
editData from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.25 m (36 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 25 m2 (270 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.9:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)
- Stall speed: 20 km/h (12 mph, 11 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 8:1
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)