Sol Synergy
{{Short description|Brazilian single-place paraglider}}
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The Sol Synergy is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}
Design and development
Variants
;Synergy S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.84|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 80 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|52|to|60|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
;Synergy M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.34|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.01|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|52|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
;Synergy L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.17|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 110 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|52|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
;Synergy XL
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.14|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|31.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|105|to|125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
Specifications (Synergy M)
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