Phoenix Skywalker
{{Short description|German paramotor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2022}}
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The Phoenix Skywalker is a series of German paramotors that was designed and produced by Phoenix Gleitschirmantriebe of Würselen for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 73. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development
The Skywalker 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 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.25:1 ratio reduction drive and a {{convert|86|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} diameter four-bladed composite propeller. The use of a four-bladed propeller allows a smaller cage size and reduces the overall dimensions of the aircraft. The fuel tank capacity is {{convert|5|L}} and electric start was offered as a factory option.
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.
Variants
;Skywalker 210
:Model with a {{convert|18|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.25:1 ratio reduction drive and a {{convert|86|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} diameter four-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is {{convert|23|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.
;Skywalker 330
:Model with a {{convert|22|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Hirth F-33 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.25:1 ratio reduction drive and a {{convert|86|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} diameter four-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is {{convert|24.5|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.
Specifications (Skywalker 210)
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References
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External links
- [http://www.flying-directory.com/popup_info.php?action=aircraft&id=40132 Phoenix Skywalker 330 info and image page]
Category:2000s German ultralight aircraft