ITV Proxima explained
The
ITV Proxima is a French single-place,
paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by
ITV Parapentes of
Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It is now out of production.
[1] Design and development
The Proxima was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
- Proxima 24
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.7m2, 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.58:1. The pilot weight range is 50to. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
- Proxima 26
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.91NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 25.8m2, 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.58:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
- Proxima 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.321NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28m2, 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.58:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
- Proxima 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 31.05m2, 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.58:1. The pilot weight range is 110to. The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 20. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
