Jazz
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Pro-Design
Introduction 2003
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Pro-Design Jazz is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters, introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider.[1]

The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Jazz S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.09 m (33.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.13 m2 (259.7 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.92:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Jazz M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.48 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.81 m2 (277.8 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.10:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Jazz L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.83 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.40 m2 (294.9 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.10:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Jazz XL
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.29 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.63 m2 (318.9 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.10:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Jazz M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003–04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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