This composite trike with retractable undercarriage was designed to power hang glider wings. In flight the rear undercarriage (which weighs only 6.5 kg) folds back along the cockpit sides.
Empty weight: 60 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Wing area: 15 sq.m
Engine: Zanzottera MZ 134, 26 hp
MAUW: 150 kg
Seats: 1
Cruise speed: 65 kph
Minimum speed: 32 kph
Climb rate: 4 m/s
Fuel consumption: 3 lt/hr
The F 60 has a fixed nosewheel and an identical power unit to the foot-launched versions. The structure is of 25 CD 4S grade steel and the JPX 320 and Simonini Tango 2 engines means it can be flown as a two seater.
Empty weight: 50 kg
Engine: Simonini Tango 2, 36 hp
Seats: 2
Price (1998): 36 750 Fttc
1998:
aerodrome de Belvés
F-24170 Belves
France
Paramotor and trike builder
Take Off made its name with BMW conversions on what was basically Drachenstudio Kecur trikes as the Merlin KX.
The 1998 version created by Wilfried Bloidiesel was the Merlin 1100 trike, made in Slovenia and powered by a BMW 1100 cc boxer. Equipped with an airfoil cooling system and electronic injection, the engine is fitted with a catalyst.
The Take Off Merlin is a German ultralight trike, designed and produced by Take Off GmbH of Hamm. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.
Merlin KX
Empty weight: 190 kg
Wing span: 10.60 m
Wing area: 13.8 sq.m
Fuel capacity: 60 lt
Certification: Vz
Engine: BMW 1100, 63 hp
MAUW: 400 kg
Seats: 2
Max speed: 125 kph
Cruise speed: 70-100 kph
Minimum speed: 55 kph
Climb rate: 2.5 m/s
Fuel consumption: 8 lt/hr
Price (1998): 29 300 DM
Merlin 1100
Empty weight: 190 kg
Wing span: 10.5 m
Wing area: 15.2 sq.m
Fuel capacity: 60 lt
Engine: BMW 1100 RS, 90 hp
MAUW: 400 kg
Seats: 2
Max speed: 130 kph
Cruise speed: 70 kph
Minimum speed: 60 kph
Climb rate: 4 m/s
Fuel consumption: 6.5 lt/hr
Price (1998): 34 000 DM
1998:
Christinenweg 15
D-59069 Hamm 1
Germany
Trike and engine builder
Certain versions can operate with a hangglider wing. The parapland version was offered with a Flight Design canopy. The nose wheel was steerable in later versions.
Empty weight: 58 kg
Wing area: 30 sq.m
Fuel capacity: 15 lt
Certification: vVz
Engine: Hirth F-33, 22 hp
MAUW: 48 kg
Seats: 1
Max speed: 48 kph
Min speed: 18 kph
ROC: 2 m/sec
Fuel burn: 3.5 lt/hr
Price (1998): 11 990 DM
Swing has been successfully developing paragliders since 1986 and is one of the pioneer manufacturers in the paragliding scene.
1998: Bad Feldring 25, d-82290 Landsberied, Germany.
1998: Bȁderstraβe 27a. D65321 Heidenrod-Kemel, Germany
In 1999, Swing Europe was working with 170 distributors in more than 48 countries. Swing is located 30 km west of Munich, near the Bavarian Alps, giving it an ideal base.
In 1999, Swing has 7 models (a total of 33 gliders in various sizes). The development team creates more than 50 prototypes each year.
A two-seater powered parachute, constructed with 6061T6 – Tubing + Plate, 304SS – Stainless Steel, and AN bolts. The risers are nylon webbing. The airframe/ cart, seat belts, and upholstery colour range is optional.
Dual Controls: Throttle + Steering
2009 Kit Price: 15,995 US$
2009 Price: $20,750.00 Canadian Dollars, assembled.
Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
E box, electric start
Fuel Tank: 10 USG
Parachute: Apco 500
Prop: Powerfin or GSC
Empty weight: 152 kg / 336 lbs.
MTOW Weight: 222 kg / 489 lbs
Length: 101 in
Width: 76 in
Height: 84 in
Air Speed: 28 to 33 mph
Takeoff Distance: 60 – 200 ft
Landing Distance: 30 – 100 ft
Glide Ratio: 4 – 5 to 1
Rate Of Climb: 400 – 800 ft/min.
Sink Rate: 500 – 700 ft/min.
A one-seater powered parachute, constructed with 6061T6 – Tubing + Plate, 304SS – Stainless Steel, and AN bolts. The risers are nylon webbing. The airframe/ cart, seat belts, and upholstery colour range is optional.
Single Controls: Throttle + Steering
Price: $17,000.00 Canadian Dollars, assembled, in 2009.
Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp
B box, recoil start
Prop: Powerfin or GSC
Length: 101 in
Width: 76 in
Height: 84 in
Parachute: Apco 500
Empty weight: 302 lb
Maximum Payload: 377 lbs
Air speed: 28 to 33 mph
Takeoff Distance: 60 – 200 ft
Landing Distance: 30 – 100 ft
Glide Ratio: 4 – 5 to 1
Rate Of Climb: 300 – 800 ft/min.
Sink Rate: 500 – 700 ft/min
Fuel Tank: 5 or 10 UGS
In 1999 ASAP designed the Summit Powered Parachute. The SUMMIT II, the very first SLSA registered powered parachute in North America.
The Summit Powered Parachute has the 4 point canopy pick up to eliminate the pendulum effect, the tire placement to protect the propeller cage from damaging the prop, the true 2 seat placement for very comfortable seating and the innovative fuel seat tank. The Summit II also has foot steering and the anodized airframe, inside and out. The Summit is a bolt together kit that affords customers choice of both 2 stroke or 4 stroke engine including Rotax 503, Rotax 582, Rotax 912 and the HKS 700E. Each Summit II comes complete with the engine choice, engine accessories, GSC 3 blade GA propeller, Taskem EIS unit, Azusa tires and rims, full suspension with front brake and the S-Series Mustang square canopy. Options include canopy color choices, engine choices, and airframe color choices.
The kit include the airframe with 4” fuselage, ground steering Dyno-Focal engine mount, parts pre-cut, pre-measured, pre-drilled for ease of assembly, and no welding required.
Price 2009: 15950 USD
Summit II Powered Parachute
Cruise: 28 kt / 32 mph / 51 kmh
Empty Weight: 141 kg / 310 lbs
MTOW Weight: 431 kg / 950 lbs
Glide Ratio: 5:1
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 100 ft / 30 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 75 ft / 23 m
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