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Windtech Kali Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the Windtech Kali.

windtech kali paraglider



A nice close-up of a Windtech Kali paraglider canopy, showing plenty of detail. Photo from the manufacturer, used with permission.

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Year of Manufacture2006
CertificationDHV 1-2
Size27




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Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being December 2006 currency conversions from the 2006 price in Euros.

Euros2900EUR
U.S. Dollars3830USD
United Kingdom Pounds1950GBP
Australian Dollars4880AUD
South African Rand26900ZAR
South Korean Won3550000KRW
Indian Rupees171000INR



Some Specs

pilot take-off weight90-110 kg(199-243 lbs)
wing weight6.5 kg(14.4 lbs)
wing area (flat)27.2 m²(293 ft²)
wing area (projected)24.8 m²(267 ft²)
wing span (flat)11.9 m(39 ft)
wing span (projected)10.0 m(33 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.2
aspect ratio (projected)4.1
min sink1.1 m/s(216 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio7.9
speed min23 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim37 kph(23 mph, 20 knts)
speed max50 kph(31 mph, 27 knts)



Some DHV Test Results

inflationevenly, immediately
rising behaviourimmediately comes over pilot
take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
front collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, quickly
asymm. collapse course change90 - 180 degrees
asymm. collapse loss of altitudeaverage
asymm. collapse opening behaviourspontaneous
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoverydelayed acceleration < 4 sec
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly
landing behavioreasy

All the above were recorded when this Windtech paraglider was flown at max weight.



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the upper and lower surfaces of the Windtech Kali canopy. Colors are only approximate, and so is the outline of the wing. But it gives you some idea.

nameupperlower
Orange-Gray
Gray-Orange
Orange-Blue
Blue-Gold



A Good Book

Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? The book Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!

Last updated: 23 Aug 2007




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