Independence Dragon Explained

The Independence Dragon 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 Dragon was designed as a beginner-intermediate glider. The design progressed through two generations of models, the Dragon and Dragon 2. 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 Dragon.[1]

Variants

Dragon 2 S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 24.07m2, 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 65to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
    Dragon 2 M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.51NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27.83m2, 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
    Dragon 2 L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 131NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.68m2, 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
    Dragon 2 XL
  • Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.51NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 33.1m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 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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