Sol Synergy

The Sol Synergy 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]

Synergy
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Brazil
Manufacturer	Sol Paragiders
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s

Design and development

The Synergy was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Synergy S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.84 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.0 m² (269 sq ft), 80 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 60 kg (115 to 132 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Synergy M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.34 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.01 m² (301.5 sq ft), 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 75 kg (115 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Synergy L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.17 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.7 m² (320 sq ft), 110 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 90 kg (115 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Synergy XL

Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.14 m (43.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.8 m² (342 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Specifications (Synergy M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.34 m (40 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 28.01 m² (301.5 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.43:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 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