Independence Akron

Akron
General information
TypeParaglider
National originGermany
ManufacturerIndependence Paragliding
Designer
Michaël Nesler
StatusProduction completed
History
Manufacturedearly 2000s

The Independence Akron 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.[1]

Design and development

The Akron was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Akron.[1]

Variants

Akron S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.1 m2 (259 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Akron M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.9 m2 (300 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Akron L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.6 m (44.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.8 m2 (332 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Akron L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13.6 m (44 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 30.8 m2 (332 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6:1

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g 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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