H&E Paramotores Corsario Explained
The
H&E Paramotores Corsario (English:
Corsair) is a Spanish
paramotor that was designed and produced by H&E Paramotores of
Madrid for
powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[1] Design and development
The Corsario 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 Cors'Air engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 99to diameter two-bladed wooden propeller, depending on the model. The fuel tank capacity is .[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
- Corsario 99
Model with a Cors'Air engine in pusher configuration with a 1.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 990NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The empty weight is 280NaN0.[1]
- Corsario 120
Model with a Cors'Air engine in pusher configuration with a 2.6:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1200NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The empty weight is 290NaN0.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 72. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
