Aerosport OY Spider explained
The
Aerosport OY Spider is a family of
Estonian
paramotors that was designed and produced by
Aerosport OY of
Keila for
powered paragliding. Now out of production, when the series were available the aircraft were supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[1] Design and development
The Spider line 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 with a reduction drive. The fuel tank capacity is . The basic design is built from aluminium tubing, plus a nylon harness. The various models employ different engine, reduction drive and propeller combinations.[1]
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]
Variants
- Spider F33
Model with a single Hirth F33 270NaN0 engine, a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1250NaN0 diameter propeller[1]
- Spider F33 BL
Model with a single Hirth F33 270NaN0 engine, a 2.7:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1250NaN0 diameter propeller[1]
- Spider M21Y
Model with a single Cors'Air M21Y 240NaN0 engine and a 2.48:1 ratio reduction drive and a 95to diameter propeller[1]
- Spider M21Y BL
Model with a single Cors'Air M21Y 240NaN0 engine, a 2.6:1 ratio reduction drive and a 95to diameter propeller[1]
- Spider PS2000
Model with a single PS2000 160NaN0 engine, a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1250NaN0 diameter propeller[1]
- Spider Racket
Model with a single Radne Raket 120 140NaN0 engine, a 3.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1250NaN0 diameter propeller[1]
- Spider Solo
Model with a single Solo 210 140NaN0 engine and a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 95to diameter propeller[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 63. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
