Nervures Estive Explained
The
Nervures Estive is a French single-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 Estive was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size. The design progressed through two generations of models, the Estive and Estive 2, each improving on the last.[1]
Variants
- Estive 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 22m2, 34 cells and the aspect ratio is 4:1. The pilot weight range is 55to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Estive 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Estive 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Estive 2 XL
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 12.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 34m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 105to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
