ITV Opale explained

The ITV Opale (Opal) is a French single-place, paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by ITV Parapentes of Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Opale was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants

Opale 24
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.81NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.5m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55to. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
    Opale 27
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 111NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
    Opale 30
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 29.6m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. 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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