Nervures Alpamayo Explained

The Nervures Alpamayo is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Alpamayo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Biplace Alpamayo, indicating that it is a two seater. It was replaced in production by the Nervures Arteson.[2]

Variants

Alpamayo 38
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.81NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 38m2 and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The take-off weight range is 105to. The glider model is CEN-1999 Biplace certified.[2]
    Alpamayo 43
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.81NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 43m2, 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 120to. The glider model is AFNOR Biplace and CEN-1999 Biplace certified.[1]

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    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: Nervures - Taillé pour l'aventure. Nervures. nervures.com. 18 August 2016.

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