Sky Flirt

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

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

Design and development

The Flirt was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants
Flirt 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.76 m (38.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.0 m2 (258 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Flirt 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.26 m (40.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Flirt 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.75 m (41.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.32 m2 (304.8 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 100 kg (198 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

Specifications (Flirt 26)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.26 m (40 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.74:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)

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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