Skyway Light
{{Short description|German paramotor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2022}}
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The Skyway Light is a German paramotor that was designed and produced by Skyway Products of Ettenheim 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 74. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development
The aircraft 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 {{convert|19|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Skyway T170 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a {{convert|110|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} diameter three-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is {{convert|11|L}}. The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted aluminium and composite material, with the engine mount and fuel tank made from composites.
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.
Specifications (Light)
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