| Synergy | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParamotorType of aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Synergy Paramotors |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Status | In production (2012) |
The Synergy Paramotors Synergy is an American paramotor, designed and produced by Synergy Paramotors of California for powered paragliding.
The aircraft was shown at AirVenture for the first time in 2012.
Design and development
The Synergy was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place or two-place-in-tandem accommodation and a single Snap Ego 110 or C-Max 175 two-stroke engine in pusher configuration driving a 49 in (124 cm) propeller. The larger than usual diameter German Helix-Carbon propeller is employed to reduce noise and increase delivered thrust. The design uses a unique thumb-activated throttle switch that is available in left and right-handed configurations.
The paramotor frame incorporates two small wheels that prevent wear when moving the power unit and also add safety during takeoff. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is normally accomplished by foot.
The power unit can be broken down to a size of 32 X 24 X 18 inches (81.3 X 61.0 X 45.7 cm) for ground transportation in an automobile trunk. Reassembly requires only fastening nine Velcro straps.
Specifications (Synergy)
Data from Kitplanes
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Powerplant: 1 × Snap Ego 110 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine
- Propellers: 2-bladed Helix-Carbon fixed pitch propeller, 4 ft 1 in (1.24 m) diameter
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References
- ^ Bernard, Mary and Suzanne B. Bopp: Synergy Paramotors: Synergy, Kitplanes, Volume 29, Number 12, December 2012, pages 28-29. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851