Nervures Valluna Explained
The
Nervures Valluna 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] Valluna means "dream's door" in the Quechuan language.[2]
Design and development
The Valluna was designed as an intermediate glider and was one of the first gliders to be certified to the then-new CEN standards. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
The Valluna Bivouac was designed as a lighter weight version of the basic Valluna for bivouac flying. The Valluna II reduced line drag through the use of fewer and unsheathed lines. It was not certified.[2]
The Valluna was replaced in production by the Nervures Faïal.[2]
Variants
- Valluna S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.921NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.3m2, 34 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 55to. Glide ratio is 8:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[2]
- Valluna M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.251NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 25m2, 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 65to. Glide ratio is 8:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1] [2]
- Valluna L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 121NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28m2, 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. Glide ratio is 8:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[2]
- Valluna XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 31m2, 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. Glide ratio is 8.1:1. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1] [2] External links
Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
- Web site: Nervures - Taillé pour l'aventure. Nervures. nervures.com. 18 August 2016.
