1946: Steward-Davis Inc fdrs: Herb Steward, Stanley Davis Compton Airport CA. USA
Under name Steward-Davis/Jet-Packet made and promoted modernized commercial version of Fairchild C-82 with turbojet mounted above fuselage for augmented power.
Gardena CA.
1961: Long Beach CA Business partner with New Frontier Airlift Corp, Phoenix AZ,
In 1961 adapted C-119 in similar manner as Jet- Pak.
1971: New Frontier bankruptcy.
Steward-Davis Intl Van Nuys CA
Steward-Davis left the aircraft conversion business, but continued as a company marketing APU technologies.
One of the 1980 crop of powered hang gliders that were the latest rage among homebuilders was the Soarmaster C5A. Cost for building one was a bit over $1,000. A Chrysler two-stroke engine swings a prop with folding blades. The craft is completely foot-launched, and the pusher prop is driven by an extended drive shaft that places it to the rear of the wing.
The Soarmaster company’s early power packs for hang gliders paved the way for the trike. In 1983 the company still made these power packs for prone flyers (the latest version of the unit was the PP 106).
1982: Soarmaster Inc, PO Box 4207, Scottsdale, Arizona 85261, USA.
The Falcon is a paramotor and paraglider wing. The Falcon is an easy launching wing and cruises hands off. With trimmers set fast, the wing comfortably moves out. With trimmers in, the wing is a cruiser that can handle rougher air hands off.
It kites easily in zero to low wind conditions due to light, thin and strong Dyneema lines. In addition to the ease of kiting, the lines and strong fabric allow a wider weight range of pilots on each of the four different wing sizes.
Other features include: Larger high-strength D-clamps for added safety Easy keeper handle magnets that allow quick and easy handle stowing Larger carabineer loops to allow for quick attachment Bright split A-riser colors for easy line identification 9017/42 g/sq.m rip stop nylon to give the wing added strength for heavier wing loading E38A uv coating to ensure longer wing life and reduce fading
The Falcon paramotor / paraglider wing was available in four colors – blue, red, yellow, and orange.
Small Area flat: 24 sq.m Area projected: 21.14 sq.m Span flat: 11.16 m Aspect ratio flat: 5.27 Root cord: 2.63 m Cells: 52 Weight: 5.8 kg Pilot weight range: 68-95 kg Min Speed: 23 – 25 km/h Max Speed: 36 – 38 km/h Top speed: 48 – 50 km/h Glider ratio: 8.3 Min Sink rate: 1.15 m/s
Medium Area flat: 26 sq.m Area projected: 23.26 sq.m Span flat: 11.7 m Aspect ratio flat: 5.27 Root cord: 2.76 m Cells: 52 Weight: 6 kg Pilot weight range: 75-100 kg Min Speed: 23 – 25 km/h Max Speed: 36 – 38 km/h Top speed: 48 – 50 km/h Glider ratio: 8.3 Min Sink rate: 1.15 m/s
Large Area flat: 28 sq.m Area projected: 24.99 sq.m Span flat: 12.13 m Aspect ratio flat: 5.27 Root cord: 2.86 m Cells: 52 Weight: 6.2 kg Pilot weight range: 85-115 kg Min Speed: 23 – 25 km/h Max Speed: 36 – 38 km/h Top speed: 48 – 50 km/h Glider ratio: 8.3 Min Sink rate: 1.15 m/s
Skytoy Falcon I 24 Zoom flat: 92 % Area flat: 23.66 sq.m Area projected: 21.14 sq.m Span flat: 11.16 m Aspect ratio flat: 5.26 Chord: 2.63 m Cells: 52 Weight: 8.5 kg Weight range: 89-120 kg Min speed: 23-25 kph Max speed: 36-38 kph Min sink: 1.5 m/sec
Skytoy Falcon I 26 Zoom flat: 96.5 % Area flat: 26.03 sq.m Area projected: 23.26 sq.m Span flat: 11.7 m Aspect ratio flat: 5.26 Chord: 2.73 m Cells: 52 Weight: 8.5 kg Weight range: 100-130 kg Min speed: 23-25 kph Max speed: 36-38 kph Min sink: 1.5 m/sec
Skytoy Falcon I 28 Zoom flat: 100 % Area flat: 27.96 sq.m Area projected: 24.99 sq.m Span flat: 12.13 m Aspect ratio flat: 5.26 Chord: 2.86 m Cells: 52 Weight: 8.5 kg Weight range: 110-140 kg Min speed: 23-25 kph Max speed: 36-38 kph Min sink: 1.5 m/sec
Skytoy Falcon I 30 Zoom flat: 104 % Area flat: 30.24 sq.m Area projected: 27 sq.m Span flat: 12.6 m Aspect ratio flat: 5.26 Chord: 2.99 m Cells: 52 Weight: 8.5 kg Weight range: 130-150 kg Min speed: 23-25 kph Max speed: 36-38 kph Min sink: 1.5 m/sec
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