Aerodyne Shaman Explained

The Aerodyne Shaman is a series of French single-place paragliders that was designed by Michel Le Blanc and produced by Aerodyne Technologies of Talloires.[1]

Design and development

The Shaman was designed as a high-performance cross country glider intended for experienced paraglider pilots, with the four models each named for their relative size. The design borrows from the Aerodyne Blaster's profile, with an emphasis on high-speed stability.[1] [2]

The small, medium and large sizes were developed and certified first as AFNOR Performance, with the extra-small size developed and certified later.[2]

The glider was available in two versions, "standard" and "full race", the latter with trimmers and thin lines on the upper line system.[2]

Operational history

Shamans were flown by four pilots in ten Paragliding World Cup competition races, between April 2004 and March 2011.[3]

Variants

Shaman XS
  • Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.71NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 22.7m2, 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 63to. The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]
    Shaman S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 121NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 24.3m2, 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]
    Shaman M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.45m2, 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]
    Shaman L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.11NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.7m2, 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 97to. The glider model is AFNOR P certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Web site: Aerodyne Shaman. 11 January 2019 . All Aero.
    3. Web site: Gliders from this manufacturer in results database. 11 January 2019. Paragliding World Cup.

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