An 11.5m span, ram-air parachute supporting a trike and powered by a Rotax 503 and a three-blade Ivo prop.

Engine: Rotax 503
Wing span: 11.5 m.

The Aerochute Dual is a two seater powered parachute designed specifically with safety and ease of operation in mind. The parachute is a 15 cell Ram Air canopy. It is 370 sq. ft. and made of a rip-stop nylon. The parachute is designed to be virtually stall or spin resistant. The engine is a Rotax 503 two stroke. It puts out 52hp. and is used with a 3 blade propeller. The fuel capacity is 30L which can give up to two hours flight time.

The Aerochute takes off from the ground with the parachute behind you. Once the engine is started the propeller blows the canopy up and the Aerochute takes off within 10 – 15m. Climbing and descending is controlled by using power through a foot throttle. Steering toggles (similar to parachutists) are used to turn left and right. Landing is achieved by backing the power off and flaring the parachute just above the ground.

Optional extras include tachometer 2″ 0-8000 rpm cdi, 2″ round dual cht, foot webbing, flight control sticks, front floor, and floor for sticks rear.

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Engine: Rotax 503 Dual Ignition, 52 hp
Propeller: IVO 3 Blade Composite
Empty Weight – airframe: 100 kg
Max Cockpit Wt: 200 kg
Wing Area: 367 sq.ft
Fuel Capacity: 29 lt
Endurance: approx 2 hr
Fabric: Rip Stop Nylon
Glide ratio: 4.5: 1
Sink Rate: 9.8 ft/sec
Wing Span: 35 ft
Wing Chord: 10.5 ft
Wing Load: 1.8lb/sq.ft
Undercarriage: 8″ Rear Wheels
Speed: 60-70 kph
VNE: 45 mph
Max Wind: 15 kts
Rate of Climb: 1000 fpm solo
Max Temperature: 40 C
Takeoff Roll: 10 – 15m
Noise Level: 76 dB
Max. cross wind: 5 knots.
Rigging time: 5-10 minutes

Aerochute Industries Pty Ltd was founded in 1989 by Stephen Conte, who, in conjunction with brother John developed the Aerochute Dual Seater which was specifically designed for customer satisfaction and safety.
The company first introduced the concept of the powered parachute into Australia in early 1989 as a single seat model. Since then development and design changes have led to the Aerochute Dual Seater. The company is engaged in the design, manufacture and construction of the Aerochute which it fabricates from raw materials into the parts needed to manufacture the finished product.
The Aerochute has been approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia. The company is an accredited training organisation for powered parachutes in Australia, and provides backup of spare parts and knowledge of the product.

2001: Located in Melbourne, Australia.
2007: 12 Acheson Place, North Coburg, Victoria 3058, Australia

The Baffo 12 is constructed of welded stainless steel tube and in 1998 started using an oil cooled BMW 1100 engine.

Empty weight: 182 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Wing area: 15.5 sq.m
Engine: BMW 1100RS , 90 hp
MAUW: 450 kg
Seats: 2
Max speed: 140 kph
Cruise speed: 110 kph
Minimum speed: 56 kph
Fuel consumption: 8 lt/hr

An aircraft style spaceframe fuselage forms the basis of the Baffo 11, in which a low-mounted inline four cylinder BMW K 100 drives a prop through a long toothed belt.

Empty weight: 188 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Wing area: 15.5 sq.m
Engine: BMW R 100 RS, 90 hp
MAUW: 450 kg
Seats: 2
Max speed: 140 kph
Cruise speed: 110 kph
Minimum speed: 55 kph
Fuel consumption: 8 lt/hr