Sky Brontes

The Sky Brontes is a Czech single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. It is now out of production.[1]

Brontes
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Sky Paragliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Brontes was designed as an intermediate and cross country glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Brontes in a 2003 review as "pleasant to fly, high performance and well built."[1]

Variants
Brontes S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.45 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.77 m2 (266.6 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The optimal pilot weight is 75 kg (165 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Brontes M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.92 m (39.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.88 m2 (289.3 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The optimal pilot weight is 80 kg (176 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Brontes L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.40 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.07 m2 (312.9 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The optimal pilot weight is 105 kg (231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Brontes L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 29.07 m2 (312.9 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.3:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 30. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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