Paramotor Inc FX series explained

The Paramotor Inc FX series is a family of American paramotors that was designed and produced by Paramotor Inc of Weldon Spring, Missouri for powered paragliding.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Design and development

The company started as an importer of the French Adventure F series of paramotors and also sold the Japanese Daiichi Kosho Beat. It then introduced its own designs, the FX series in the mid-1990s. The company currently produces military specification paramotors for sale to governments, the military and police.[1] [2]

The FX series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. All models feature a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place or two-seats-in-tandem accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, takeoff and landing are accomplished on foot.[1] [2]

All models were delivered from the factory with a hand throttle. Options available included a reserve parachute and electric starting. The line was noted for its unusually long three year warranty.[1] [2]

Variants

FX1
  • Initial model powered by a 180NaN0 Solo 210 two-stroke engine. Empty weight is 350NaN0.
    FX2
  • More powerful model with a 220NaN0 Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine. Empty weight is 850NaN0.[4]
    FX3
  • Model with a 220NaN0 Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine.
    FX4
  • Model with a 220NaN0 Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine.
    FX5
  • Model with a 27.50NaN0 Zanzottera MZ 34 two-stroke engine.

    Aircraft on display

    Notes and References

    1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-25. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
    2. Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 51. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
    3. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 71. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    4. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 338. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.
    5. Web site: Visitor's Atrium. 6 April 2012. Cradle of Aviation Museum. 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20110212013217/http://www.cradleofaviation.org/exhibits/atrium/index.html . 12 February 2011.

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