Aerochute International Dual Explained

The Aerochute International Dual, (formerly called the Two Seater) is an Australian powered parachute designed and produced by Aerochute International of Coburg North, Victoria. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1] [2]

Design and development

The Dual was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category, including the category's maximum gross weight of 4500NaN0. The aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 3000NaN0. It features a 34m2 Ram Air brand parachute-style wing made from rip-stop nylon, two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration, tricycle landing gear and a single 500NaN0 Rotax 503 engine mounted in pusher configuration.[1]

The aircraft carriage is built from metal tubing. The flight controls are a foot pedal throttle, with handles for the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. The main landing gear incorporates spring rod suspension.[1] [2]

The aircraft has an empty weight of 1000NaN0 and a gross weight of 3000NaN0, giving a useful load of 2000NaN0. With full fuel of the payload for crew and baggage is 1800NaN0.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 79. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Web site: The Aerochute Specs. Aerochute International Pty. Ltd.. aerochute.com.au. 26 May 2015.