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 (22 kn; 40 km/h)
- Rate of climb: 300 ft/min (1.5 m/s)