Sol Eclipse

The Sol Eclipse is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Eclipse
Role Paraglider
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Sol Paragiders
Status Production completed
Produced Mid-2000s

Design and development

The Eclipse was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants
Eclipse S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.93 m2 (268.3 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Eclipse M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.05 m2 (291.2 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Eclipse L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.0 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.25 m2 (314.8 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

Specifications (Eclipse M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.5 m (41 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 27.05 m2 (291.2 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.78:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 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 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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