Pegas Certus

The Pegas Certus is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. It is now out of production.[1]

Certus
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Pegas 2000
Status Production completed

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a competition glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

The design has progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last.[1]

Variants
Certus 2 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.3 m2 (272 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).[1]
Certus 2 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.4 m (44.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.67 m2 (308.6 sq ft), 100 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb).[1]

Specifications (Certus 26)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 25.3 m2 (272 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.5:1
  • Maximum speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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