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Aerodyne Totem Bi

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Totem Bi
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Aerodyne Technologies
Designer Michel Le Blanc
Status Production completed

The Aerodyne Totem Bi (English: Biplace or two-seater) is a French two-place, paraglider that was designed by Michel Le Blanc and produced by Aerodyne Technologies of Talloires.[1]

Design and development[edit]

The Totem Bi was designed as a two-place paraglider for flight training.[1]

The aircraft's 14.62 m (48.0 ft) span wing has 53 cells, a wing area of 42.60 m2 (458.5 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.01:1. The pilot weight range is 130 to 230 kg (287 to 507 lb). The glider is AFNOR Biplace certified.[1]

Specifications (Totem Bi)[edit]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.62 m (48 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 42.60 m2 (458.5 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.01:1

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X