Sebring
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Trekking Parapentes
Introduction 2003
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Trekking Sebring is a French single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2003, it is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Sebring was designed as an advanced cross country performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Sebring S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 90 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Sebring M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 13 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft), 90 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Sebring L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.4 m (44.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m2 (328 sq ft), 90 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The pilot weight range is 94 to 122 kg (207 to 269 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

Specifications (Sebring M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13 m (42 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.9:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 54 km/h (34 mph, 29 kn)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 32. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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