Kimfly River Explained

The Kimfly River is a Slovenian single-place paraglider that was designed in collaboration with Michaël Nessler and was produced by Kimfly of Vodice. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

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

Variants

River S
  • Small model for lighter pilots. Its 11.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 25.5m2, 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55to. The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
    River SM
  • Small/medium-sized model for light to medium-weight pilots. Its 11.71NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.4m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 65to. The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
    River M
  • Medium-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 121NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.25m2, 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 75to. The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
    River L
  • Large model for heavy-weight pilots. Its 12.351NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 29.25m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85to. The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
    River XL
  • Extra large model for even heavier-weight pilots. Its 12.71NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 31.74m2, 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95to. The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 21. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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