Construction
The FIDES 2 are manufactured in Sky Paragliders’ factory in the Czech Republic. Each
component produced is subjected to very rigorous quality control in the factory and
subjected to a second conformity control in the Aero Concept workshops in Switzerland.
The best materials have been rigorously tested and selected based on very strict technical
criteria. It is with pleasure that we have noted that European expertise is able to meet the
highest quality requirements for all the highly technical elements of the structure.
Fabric:
- Ribs and diagonals: Porcher Marine Skytex 9017, coating E29A
- Upper surface: Porcher Marine Skytex 9017, coating E77A
- Lower surface: Porcher Marine Skytex 9017, coating E38A
Lines:
- Upper cascade: polyethylene sheathed with polyester, Edelrid series 7850
- Lower cascade: polyethylene sheathed with polyester, Edelrid series 7850
Risers:
- 20mm polyester webbing (830 daN)
Quick links:
- triangular 3.5mm stainless steel quick links (750 daN) Péguet (France)
Fides 2
XS
S
M
L
Layout surface (m
2
) 22.36 24.19
26.17
28.30
Layout span (m)
10.25
10.66 11.09
11.54
Layout aspect ratio
4.70
4.70
4.70
4.70
Number of cells
38
38
38
38
Take-off weight (kg)
56-74
69-90 82-105 100-130
Glider Weight (kg)
4.2
4.5
4.8
5.1
Min Sink rate (m/s)
<1.2
<1.2
<1.2
<1.2
Max Glide ratio
>7.5
>7.5
>7.5
>7.5
Min-Max speed (km/h)
21-35
22-36 22-36
22-36
Speed with accelerator (km/h 43
44
45
45
Certification
AFNOR Standard DHV 1 DHV 1 DHV 1
Comments on certification
All certification manoeuvres have been carried out in tests over a body of water in a stable
air mass with known temperature, humidity and pressure conditions. They have been
carried out by professional pilots, trained to react in the most appropriate way in the event
of a problem.
Certification reports are available on demand from Sky Paraglider:
- [email protected]
- [email protected]
