MS Parafly Skyward

The Skyward line 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 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 111 to 124 cm (44 to 49 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller, depending on the model. The aircraft is noted for its low noise.[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]

Skyward 1

Model with a 14 hp (10 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 111 cm (44 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 20 kg (44 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal).[1]

Skyward 2

Model with a 20 hp (15 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 111 cm (44 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 22 kg (49 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal).[1][2]

Skyward 3

Model with a 20 hp (15 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 124 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 23 kg (51 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal).[1][3]

Skyward Mini

Model with a 14 hp (10 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a direct drive and a 80 cm (31 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 14 kg (31 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal).[4]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Empty weight: 20 kg (44 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.5:1 reduction drive, 10 kW (14 hp)
• Propellers: 2-bladed composite, fixed pitch, 1.11 m (3 ft 8 in) diameter