Paraavis Pegasus
| Pegasus | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Paraavis |
| Status | In production (2015) |
| Produced | early 2000s - present |
| Unit cost |
US$3,200 (2004) |
The Paraavis Pegasus is a Russian paramotor, designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow for powered paragliding. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
The Pegasus was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. Early versions were powered by a Solo 210 16 hp (12 kW) motor with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 123 cm (48 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. Later versions feature a Cors'Air M21Y 25 hp (19 kW) motor and a 124 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal), while later versions offer an option of 15 litres (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal). The aircraft is built in two versions, one predominantly from aluminium and the other from titanium.[1][2]
As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]
Specifications (Pegasus)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 20 kg (44 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a X:1 reduction drive, 12 kW (16 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed wooden, fixed pitch, 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in) diameter