Calipt'Air Serenis
| Serenis | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | Calipt'Air |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Calipt'Air Serenis (English: Serene) is a Swiss single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Calipt'Air of Spiez. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Serenis was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history
[edit]Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Serenis in a 2003 review as "lively and very easy to fly".[1]
Variants
[edit]- Serenis S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.17 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Serenis M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.64 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Serenis L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.11 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Serenis L)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.11 m (39 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 31 m2 (330 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.9:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.15 m/s (226 ft/min)