Pro-Design Carrier

Pro-Design Carrier
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Pro-Design
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€2,867 (2004)

The Pro-Design Carrier is an Austrian two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Pro-Design Carrier Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.^[1]

The aircraft's 14.54 m (47.7 ft) span wing has 41 cells, a wing area of 42.75 m² (460.2 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 4.94:1. The crew weight range is 130 to 220 kg (287 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Carrier)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Wingspan: 14.54 m (47 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 42.75 m² (460.2 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.94:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X