Independence Speed Tandem

Speed Tandem
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Independence Paragliding
Designer Michaël Nesler
Status Production completed
Produced Early 2000s

The Independence Speed Tandem is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Nesler and produced by Independence Paragliding of Eisenberg, Thuringia. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Speed Tandem was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.[1]

The aircraft's 14.9 m (48.9 ft) span wing has 48 cells, a wing area of 40.6 m2 (437 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Speed Tandem.[1]

Specifications (Speed Tandem)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.9 m (48 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 40.6 m2 (437 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.4:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 20. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X