Independence Avalon

The Independence Avalon is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Nesler and produced by Independence Paragliding of Eisenberg, Thuringia. It is now out of production.

Design and development
The Avalon was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Avalon.

Variants

 * Avalon S
 * Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m span wing has a wing area of 27.1 m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.


 * Avalon M
 * Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.2 m span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.


 * Avalon L
 * Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m span wing has a wing area of 32.1 m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.


 * Avalon XL
 * Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.2 m span wing has a wing area of 34.0 m2, 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 140 kg. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.