Paragon

Here I am ready to launch my Paragon with an Up-Start (first flight)
and there it climbs on the Up-start (Elegant? The Paragon I mean)

(Français)

• Type : open class glider
• Wing span : 120 in.
• Airfoil: flat bottom, 12% thickness
• Wing area : 1080 sq. in.
• Wing Loading : 7.5 on../sq. ft.
• Weight : 56.5 on.
• Channels : rudder, elevator, air brakes
• Materials : balsa
• Source : scratch built from a R/C Modeler plan

Comments :

This glider flies very well. Large gliders fly a lot better that small ones. It is majestic, very stable, slow, turns in the thermal on the end of the wing, like a ballerina on points. Its size makes it easy to see very far away. Many pretend that Paragon makes an excellent first or second glider. It is a plane that is easy to build and that is not unduly fragile. It is equally available in kit. The wing breaks down in three parts so it is easy to transport. I built it with spoilers.

Paragon is kitted by:

Bob Sliff's Model Service¸
Bob's E-mail is : bsli40@aol.com

and

Pierce Arrow Company
9626 Jellico Ave
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4758

©, Louis Cimon 96-04-07