Skyway Light
The Skyway Light is a German paramotor that was designed and produced by Skyway Products of Ettenheim for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
| Light | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Skyway Products |
| Status | Production completed (2005) |
Design and development
The aircraft 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 19 hp (14 kW) Skyway T170 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 110 cm (43 in) diameter three-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 11 litres (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal). The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted aluminium and composite material, with the engine mount and fuel tank made from composites.[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]
Specifications (Light)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 17.5 kg (39 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 11 litres (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Skyway T170 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.8:1 reduction drive, 14 kW (19 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite, ground adjustable, 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in) diameter
References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 74. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X