ITV Polaris

The ITV Polaris is a French single-place, paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by ITV Parapentes of Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development[]

The Polaris was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.^[1]

Variants[]

Polaris V2 24

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.09 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24 m² (260 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]

Polaris V2 26

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.53 m (37.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.95 m² (279.3 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]

Polaris V2 28

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.98 m (39.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.99 m² (301.3 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]

Specifications (Polaris 26)[]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.53 m (37 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 25.95 m² (279.3 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.12:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References[]