Pegas Bain

Bain
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Czech Republic
Manufacturer	Pegas 2000
Introduction	2002
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€1,924 (Bain 26, 2004)

The Pegas Bain is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. Introduced in 2002, it is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

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

Variants

Bain 26

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m² (285 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified.^[1]

Bain 28

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.7 m² (298 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified.^[1]

Specifications (Bain 26)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 25.5 m² (274 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
• Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph; 26 kn)

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