Parapower Parapower Explained

The Parapower is a Polish paramotor designed and produced by Parapower of Pilchowo for powered paragliding. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Confusingly, both the manufacturer and its product have the same name.[1]

Design and development

The Parapower 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 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 112to diameter two-bladed composite propeller, depending on the model. The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted aluminium and 4130 steel tubing, with the plastic fuel tank mounted above the engine.[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]

Reviewer Rene Coulon noted in 2003, "the chassis, although of classic design, is robust and of good quality. The price is very competitive."[1]

Variants

Parapower
  • Model with a 120NaN0 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1120NaN0 diameter two-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is .[1]
    Parapower Full
  • Model with a 14.90NaN0 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1240NaN0 diameter two-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is .[1]

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    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 72. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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