Sol Yaris Explained

The Sol Yaris is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

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

Variants

Yaris S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.531NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 60to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Yaris M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.061NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.01m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 75to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Yaris L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.571NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 31.5m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Yaris XL
  • Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.051NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 33.5m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.

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