Metis (AFNOR Bi)

METIS is the new SKY PARAGLIDERS tandem glider. It is distinguished by its easy take off, nice handling and also enough flare for comfortable landings. During take-off, the canopy inflates immediately and climbs smoothly overhead. These outstanding launching characteristics allow an effortless take-off even with no wind. Precise handling, low pressure on the brakes, and high performance make it a real pleasure to fly. The glider comes with trimmers as standard to give a huge speed range.

The glider is certified AFNOR Bi.

Cost: £2500

Technical specifications

Area layout	40.25 m2
Area projected	35.52 m2
Span layout	14.33 m
Span projected	11.69 m
Aspect ratio layout	5.10
Aspect ratio projected	3.85
Take-off weight	140-210 kg
Weight of the glider	8.5 kg
Number of cells	56
Max. Chord	3.52 m
Vmin. est.	25 km/h
Vtrimmer pulled est.	38 km/h
Vtrimmer neutral est.	40 km/h
Vtrimmer released est.	45 km/h
Max. Gliding ratio est.	> 8.5
Min. sink rate est.	< 1.2
Test	AFNOR Biplace

Reviews

"So good I bought one - the next generation of tandem gliders - flies like a sports solo 1-2 - a dream, light and precise in thermals - an xc tandem machine - wing overs & spirals are great too!" - Sean Lovatt (PG instructor).

"I was suprised how easy it was to take off in the glider. I have been fighting with the take offs a lot, and this one works it our for me..." - Alain Timber (professional tandem pilot in Bolivia).

"Just would like to say how impressed I am with your new tandem glider, I have flown many tandems from many different manufacturers and I can honestly say its the best one I have ever flown it is a good improvement on the Golem in finish, and all aspects of general flight characteristics, nice job, I am glad I ordered them it will make our job so much easier now." - Lee Scott.