title: Pro-Design Effect
text: # Pro-Design Effect
  
  The Pro-Design Effect is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The aircraft was designed as a beginner/intermediate glider.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Effect 34
  
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.47 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.97 $m^2$ (290.3 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
  
  ### Effect 36
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.83 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.66 $m^2$ (308.5 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
  
  ### Effect 38
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.28 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.96 $m^2$ (333.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Effect 36)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wingspan: 11.83 m (38 ft 10 in)
  * Wing area: 28.66 $m^2$ (308.5 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 4.88:1
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
  