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Independence Akron

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Design and development
Variants
Specifications (Akron L)
References

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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.^[1]

Design and development

The Akron was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Akron.^[1]

Variants

Akron S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.^[1]

Akron M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.9|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|80|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.^[1]

Akron L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|95|to|125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Akron L)

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References

1. ^¹²³⁴⁵⁶Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 20. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

2 : Independence Paragliding aircraft|Paragliders

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