Sol Prymus Explained

The Sol Prymus (English: Primus, meaning Primary) is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul starting in the mid-2000s. It remained in production as the Prymus 4 in 2016.[1] [2]

Design and development

The Prymus was designed as a beginner to intermediate glider. By 2016 the design had progressed through four generations of models, the Prymus 1, 2, 3 and 4, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

The Prymus 4 has a top and bottom wing surface made from WTX 40 - 40 g/m2 fabric, with wing ribs made from Pro Nyl 42 g/m2 rip stop covered with poliuretano and BT technology reinforcements. The lines are 1.1, 1.5 and 2.1 mm Cousin Technora Superaram, while the risers are Fitanew 15 x 2,0 mm Flat Multi 1600 kg strapping. The carabiners are Ansung Precision 4mm 800 kg and the pulleys are made by SOL.[2]

Variants

Prymus 1

Prymus 1 S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27.43m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Prymus 1 M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.881NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 29.77m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 75to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Prymus 1 L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.351NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 32.2m2, 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

    Prymus 4

    Prymus 4 S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.991NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.41m2, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 70to and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN A certified.[2]
    Prymus 4 M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.05m2, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 80to and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN A certified.[2]
    Prymus 4 L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.081NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.27m2, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 85to and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN A certified.[2]
    Prymus 4 XL
  • Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 12.561NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.58m2, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The take-off weight range is 100to and glide ratio is 8.3:1. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN A certified.[2]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: Prymus 4. 15 November 2016. Sol Paragliders.