Adventure A series
| A series | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Adventure SA |
| Status | Production completed |
| Unit cost |
€3,191 (2004) |
The Adventure A series is a family of French paramotors that was designed and produced by Adventure SA of Méré, Yonne for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when they were available the aircraft were supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
The A series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules and is German DULV 1A certified. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 18 hp (13 kW) Solo engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive, driving a 115 to 130 cm (45 to 51 in) diameter wooden, fixed pitch propeller. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.[1]
The aircraft is built from aluminium tubing, with a nylon seat and harness. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]
Variants
- A3
- Initial version, powered by a single 18 hp (13 kW) Solo engine[1]
- A4
- Follow-on version, also powered by a single 18 hp (13 kW) Solo engine[1]
Specifications (A3)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 23 kg (51 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive, 13 kW (18 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed wooden, fixed pitch, 1.15 m (3 ft 9 in) diameter