MS Parafly Skyward explained

The MS Parafly Skyward is a family of German paramotors that was designed by Martin Sauter and produced by MS Parafly of Meßstetten 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 Skyward 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 and a 111to diameter two-bladed composite propeller, depending on the model. The aircraft is noted for its low noise.[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

Skyward 1
  • Model with a 140NaN0 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1110NaN0 diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 200NaN0. The fuel tank capacity is .[1]
    Skyward 2
  • Model with a 200NaN0 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1110NaN0 diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 220NaN0. The fuel tank capacity is .[1] [2]
    Skyward 3
  • Model with a 200NaN0 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1240NaN0 diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 230NaN0. The fuel tank capacity is .[1] [3]
    Skyward Mini
  • Model with a 140NaN0 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a direct drive and a 800NaN0 diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 140NaN0. The fuel tank capacity is .[4]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 70. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Web site: Skyward 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20050205030417/http://msparafly.de/page3.html. 5 February 2005. msparafly.de. 3 November 2015.
    3. Web site: Skyward 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20050205030503/http://msparafly.de/page4.html. 5 February 2005. msparafly.de. 3 November 2015.
    4. Web site: Skyward Mini. https://web.archive.org/web/20050205025452/http://msparafly.de/page2.html. 5 February 2005. msparafly.de. 3 November 2015.

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