SKY PARAGLIDERS METIS 3, User Manual

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Released trimmers
- C and D-risers are longer than A and B

A 34,0 cm
 B 36,2 cm

C 39,6 cm

D 42,8 cm
METIS 3 40 42
Flat surface area (m 2 ) 40,00 42,00
Flat span (m) 14,42 14,78
Flat aspect ratio 5,20 5,20
Projected surface (m 2 ) 35,04 36,79
Projected span (m) 11,77 12,06
Projected aspect ratio 3,95 3,95
Number of cells 54 54
Weight of the glider (kg) 7,60 7,90
Take-off weight (kg) 110-210 120-220
Trim speed (km/h) 38-40 38-40
Min. speed (km/h) 24-25 24-25
Max. speed (km/h) 45-48 45-48
Max. glide ratio >9 >9
Min. sink rate (m/s) <1,2 <1,2
Certification EN/LTF B EN/LTF B

Flat span: see specifications.
 Projected area: see specifications.

Number of Cells: see specifications.

Risers: see specifications.
 Riser adjustment range: refer to Riser Diagram METIS
3/40 and METIS 3/42

Speed system: no speed system on METIS 3.
 The brakes are adjusted to the correct length. Depending
on pilot preferences, they can be lengthened by up to 5 cm.
Under no circumstances shall they be made shorter
than the original setting.

Line length: check line plan and line table.
 Risers length: Refer to Risers Diagram METIS 3/40 and
METIS 3/42.
4) Technical Data
3) Risers Diagram METIS 3/40 & METIS 3/42
Trimmers in neutral position
- all risers have the same length

A 34,0 cm
 B 34,0 cm

C 34,0 cm

D 34,0 cm
Tolerance: +/- 0,5 cm
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