Walkerjet Simon Explained
The
Walkerjet Simon is a family of
Czech paramotor designs that were designed by Victor Procházka and produced by
Walkerjet of
Třemošná for
powered paragliding. Now out of production, when they were available the aircraft were supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[1] Design and development
The series 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 or two-place-in-tandem accommodation and a single 280NaN0 Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 110to diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is . The aircraft are built from a combination of bolted aluminium and 4130 steel tubing. The propeller cage can be dismantled for ground transport or storage.[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
- Simon
Single-seat model with a 280NaN0 Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1100NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is 270NaN0.[1]
- Simon +
Single-seat model with a 280NaN0 Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1300NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is 280NaN0.[1]
- Simon Compact
Single-seat model with a 280NaN0 Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1300NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is 280NaN0.[1]
- Simon Tandem
Two-seat model with a 280NaN0 Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1300NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is 290NaN0.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 76. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
