The Nervures Altea (sometimes Altéa) is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Altea was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
A total of 390 were built during its production run of 2001-2005.
Altea S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25 m
2 (270 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.3:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
Altea M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.3 m (37.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m
2 (300 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
Altea L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m
2 (330 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in)
Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
Performance
Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph; 24 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
