Southern Skies Spymotor

Spymotor
Role Paramotor
National origin United States
Manufacturer Southern Skies
Status Production completed
Unit cost
US$3,500 (2001)

The Southern Skies Spymotor is an American paramotor that was designed and produced by Southern Skies of Taylorsville, North Carolina for powered paragliding.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.[1]

Designed to be a lightweight paramotor, the Spymotor weighs 39 lb (18 kg) and can lift a pilot up to 180 lb (82 kg). The propeller protection cage is made from a combination of silver-welded 0.035 in (0.9 mm) stainless steel tubing and TIG-welded aluminium. Electric starting was a factory option.[1]

Specifications (Spymotor)

Data from Cliche[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wing area: 290 sq ft (27 m2)
  • Empty weight: 39 lb (18 kg)
  • Gross weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 2 U.S. gallons (7.6 L; 1.7 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 18 hp (13 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed, 2 ft 10 in (0.86 m) diameter

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h; 22 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 300 ft/min (1.5 m/s)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-28. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4


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