Yogi
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Aerodyne Technologies
Designer Michel Le Blanc
Status Production completed

The Aerodyne Yogi is a series of French single-place, paragliders that was designed by Michel Le Blanc and produced by Aerodyne Technologies of Talloires.[1]

Design and development

The Yogi was designed as a beginner glider for school, with the four models each named for their relative size. Compared to other beginner gliders it was designed to exhibit better progressive launch behaviour and require less physical launch effort. It rolls more easily upon brake applications and has better stability, all desirable traits for a training glider.[1][2]

Variants

Yogi XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.5 m (34.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.80 m2 (256.2 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]
Yogi S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.95 m (35.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.90 m2 (278.8 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]
Yogi M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.10 m2 (302.5 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]
Yogi L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.85 m (38.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.40 m2 (327.2 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.62:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]

Specifications (Yogi M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 28.10 m2 (302.5 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.62:1

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ "Aerodyne Yogi". All Aero. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
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