Sky Golem

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

The Sky Golem is a Czech two-place paraglider, designed and produced by Sky Paragliders of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. It is named for the legendary Golem character and is now out of production.[1]

Design and development[edit]

The Golem was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.[1]

The aircraft's 14.31 m (46.9 ft) span wing has 56 cells, a wing area of 40.23 m2 (433.0 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The crew weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is AFNOR Bi-Place certified.[1]

Specifications (Golem)[edit]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.31 m (46 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 40.23 m2 (433.0 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.1:1

References[edit]

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