Silex
The Silex True Air Speed paraglider has been specially designed for paramotoring, and is ideal for regular training usage. The aim of construction was to design a powerful, fast and safe paraglider with easy handling. We are able to offer you a complete system licenced by the German Association of ultra light flyers (DULV) which fulfils all necessary standards of a modern paraglider.
Because of the emphasis placed on safety at Fresh Breeze, we have incorporated the following features into the Silex True Air Speed paraglider: Easy inflation and lift properties, Minimal tendency for "ground-hugging" during take-off, Near-zero level of negative turning or overturning and Self-stabilization of the canopy in cases of failure - even without the pilot's help. The Silex is a very efficient canopy: you can easily continue flying with the motor switched off, or you can interrupt your flight without any problems.
The paraglider also features a shortened harness system which makes "Big Ears" and B-stalling possible. The Silex can accommodate a maximum starting weight of up to 140kg. In addition to that trimmers can be used to increase speed considerably and to compensate for the torque of the motor.
The Silex is a special motor-paraglider, designed with safety in mind. The Silex inflates easily and quickly and does not hang back. A light pull on the risers will get the Glider overhead with little effort.
The Silex is very efficient and has a good glide ratio. The best features are high top end speed, light brake pressure, easy turning with high roll rate and high internal pressure to resist tucks.
The Silex is suited for intermediate and advanced pilots with reasonable air time under there belt.
Now manufactured form perseverance fabric, the highest quality available. With life expectancy approaching 600 hours!
The Silex is available up to a maximum of 308 lb take-off weight. The Silex is safety certified by DULV (German Ultralight Organization).
Includes unique combination backpack/stuffsack, inner bag, cinch strap, speed
bar and trimmers, owners manual.
All with black and white checkerboard.
Details
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Small
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Medium
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Large
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Recommended pilot weight (kg)
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60-85
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80-105
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90-115
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Take off weight (kg)
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70 - 120
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90-140
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90-150
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Number of cells:
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All sizes: 48
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All sizes: 48
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All sizes: 48
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Wing Area real(m):
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24,6
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27,9
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29
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Wing Area projected (m):
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20,8
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23,9
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25,2
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Wing Span (m):
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10,8
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11,6
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12,1
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Projected Wing Span(m)
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9,0
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9,8
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10,1
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Apect Ratio:
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4,75
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4,8
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5
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Projected Aspect Ratio:
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3,9
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3,95
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4,05
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Canopy Weight (kg)
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5,8
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6,2
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6,4
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Average Linelengths(cm):
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670
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710
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730
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Speed Range( km/h)
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20-50
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20-50
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20-45
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Trim Speed:
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43
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43
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40
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NAJA has successfully passed the DULV flight-tests in three sizes. Also the load test has been done up to 170 kg max. take-off weight at 8g. (that's 374 lbs) We really did all the maneuvers like full stall, one side collapse a.s.o. with the max. take-off weight and trimmers fully open. It took us a long time to finish the NAJA, but now we are proud to present the very first Motor-Glider certified according to the new DULV Advance standards
NAJA is the Latin generic term for cobra. And that's what the glider is: very fast and agile but easy to launch. Target group should be the advanced pilots as the NAJA requires more piloting skills than beginner wing's. Please note that the NAJA will not replace the STING or SILEX, but will be added to our POWERPLAY and FRESH BREEZE product range
Just to let
you know up front, this brand new motor-glider does not have a reflex profile.
The reason for this is that for the time being it is not possible to get an
honest certification on gliders with such a profile due to it's reactions to
extreme maneuvers. And by the way: you will see that it is possible to realize
stability and speed with conventional profiles too ? but with more unoffending
flying characteristics and much better launching behavior.
The three certified sizes cover a take-off weight range from 95-170 kg. The NAJA can be supplied with either the POWERPLAY standard back-pack or with the POWERPLAY stuff sack . Like the current SWING gliders, the NAJA is also made from the high-quality and durable fabrics Perseverance PN6 and Toray WT7.
Powerplay NAJA |
21
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23
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25
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DHV - take off weight (kg) |
95-130
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105-160
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115-170
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DULV - take – off weight (pounds) |
209-286
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231-352
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253-374
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Cells |
48
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48
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48
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Wing area proj. (m) |
21
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23
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25
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Wing span (m) |
11.2
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11.7
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12.1
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Wing span proj. (m) |
25
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27.2
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29.5
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Aspect ratio |
5
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5
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5
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Cruising speed (km/h)* |
~ 58
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~ 58
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~58
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Certification |
DULV
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DULV
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DULV
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*with open trimmer and ideal wing load |
Spice
25