SOL Flexus
The FLEXUS is a fast and stable power glider addressed to beginners and qualified pilots.
It satisfies the vast majority of power flight pilots who search for safety, ease of operation and great performance in exclusive paramotor use. The wing is a combination of speed and high performance for pilots desiring a simple flight or even longer ones like cross country.
With DGAC certification available in 6 sizes.
Technologies
Certification
1) Load test 027112-GSFest-573
2) Shock test 027397-GSSchock-485
3) DGAC XS S M L XL XXL
Characteristics
- Risers - precise and easy handling of trimmer, speed system and handles;
- Take-off - easy to launch in short space and with small speed charge;
- Landing - Great flare characteristics allowing soft landings when stalling;
- Collapses - Full Reflex technology, very resistant to collapses;
- Speed - Increased speed due to Full Reflex technology.
Construction Characteristics
The FLEXUS presents:
- 42 cells, 8 of them closed
- Diagonal bands (A, B, C and D) in all the cells
- Mini-Ribs
- Flexible battens (BT technology)
- System of direct connection of the brake lines
- PBP - Pressure Booster Profile
- New profile design who maintains form and pressure. This increases the performance in all velocities
- Trimmers for acceleration
- Big Ear risers
The materials used were carefully chosen, which guarantees a great durability and high level of safety.
Technical Data
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
Zoom | 0,9 | 0,93 | 0,965 | 1 | 1,035 | 1,08 | |
Cells | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | |
Projected Wingspan | 8,53 | 8,82 | 9,15 | 9,48 | 9,81 | 10,24 | m |
Projected Surface | 18,62 | 19,88 | 21,40 | 22,97 | 24,62 | 26,81 | m2 |
Projected A/R | 3,91 | 3,91 | 3,91 | 3,91 | 3,91 | 3,91 | |
Real Wingspan | 10,53 | 10,88 | 11,29 | 11,70 | 12,11 | 12,64 | m |
Real Surface | 21,41 | 22,86 | 24,61 | 26,41 | 28,31 | 30,82 | m2 |
Real A/R | 5,18 | 5,18 | 5,18 | 5,18 | 5,18 | 5,18 | |
Line Diameter | 1 - 1,5 - 2,1 - 2,5 | mm | |||||
Height | 680 | 701 | 725 | 750 | 775 | 806 | cm |
Maximum Profile | 249 | 258 | 267 | 277 | 287 | 299 | cm |
Minimum Profile | 61 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 73 | cm |
Weight | 4,9 | 5,3 | 5,7 | 6,1 | 6,5 | 7,1 | kg |
Take off Weight | 65/95 143/209 |
80/110 176/242 |
95-125 209/275 |
110/140 242/308 |
125/155 275/341 |
140/170 308/374 |
kg lbs |
Sink Rate Min | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | m/s |
Minimum Speed | 24-26 | 24-26 | 24-26 | 24-26 | 24-26 | 24-26 | km/h |
Trim Speed | 40-44 | 40-44 | 40-44 | 40-44 | 40-44 | 40-44 | km/h |
Maximum Speed | 56-60 | 56-60 | 56-60 | 56-60 | 56-60 | 56-60 | km/h |
Glide | 8,6 | 8,6 | 8,6 | 8,6 | 8,6 | 8,6 | |
Places | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Certification | DGAC | DGAC | DGAC | DGAC | DGAC | DGAC |
Materials
Since 1991 SOL has been producing and following the evolution of materials and products. Our experience makes us choose the materials carefully, thus guaranteeing a good stability and a high safety level.
All of the SOL Paragliders are manufactured in our own factory, certified as Aeronautical Industry by DHV.
Top/Bottom: WTX 40 gr/m2 Nylon 6.6 HT PU+Silicone
Profiles: Pro-Nyl 42gr/m2 High Tenacity Nylon Rip-Stop hard finish
Reinforcements: 2,5 mm Nylontab (Profile front)
Lines:
Cousin Vectran® ULTIMATE uncovered 1,0 mm – BL 150 kg / BT 89,0 daN
Cousin Vectran® ULTIMATE uncovered 1,1 mm – BL 215 kg / BT 122,0 daN
Cousin Vectran® ULTIMATE uncovered 1,5 mm – BL 220 kg / BT 145,0 daN
Cousin Technora Superaram 2,1mm - BL 230 kg / BT 151 DaN
Cousin Technora Superaram 2,5mm - BL 360 kg / BT 196 DaN
Risers: Premium 19 x 2,0 mm Flat Multi 1600kg
Carabiners: Ansung Precision 4mm 800kg
Pulleys: Nautos/SOL