The Independence Akron is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Nesler and produced by Independence Paragliding of Eisenberg, Thuringia. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Akron was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Akron.
Akron S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.1 m
2 (259 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.
Akron M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.9 m
2 (300 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.
Akron L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.6 m (44.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.8 m
2 (332 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 13.6 m (44 ft 7 in)
Wing area: 30.8 m2 (332 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 6:1
