Summit 103 Mini Breeze
{{Short description|American powered parachute}}
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The Summit 103 Mini Breeze is an American powered parachute, designed and produced by Summit Aerosports of Yale, Michigan.Bernard, Mary and Suzanne B. Bopp: Summit Aerosports: Summit 2, Steel Breeze and Mini Breeze, Kitplanes, Volume 29, Number 12, December 2012, pages 27-28. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of {{convert|254|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. The Mini Breeze has a standard empty weight of {{convert|240|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} when equipped with a Rotax 447 engine and {{convert|253|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} when equipped with a Rotax 503. It features a parachute-style high-wing, single-place accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single {{convert|40|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 447 engine in pusher configuration. The {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503 engine is a factory option.{{cite web|url = http://www.steelbreezeppc.com/mini-breeze.htm|title = 103 Mini Breeze|accessdate = 27 November 2012|last = Summit Aerosports|year = 2012}}
The Mini Breeze's airframe is built from TIG-welded, powder coated 4130 steel tubing. The standard rectangular Mustang S-380 canopy has an area of {{convert|380|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and is attached at four points to increase stability. The Mustang S-380 allows a gross weight of {{convert|550|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. Optional canopies include the elliptical Mustang E-280 and the elliptical Thunderbolt E-310 which both allow a gross weight of {{convert|600|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. In-flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has nosewheel steering controlled by a butterfly steering wheel and the main landing gear incorporates bungee suspension. The aircraft is factory supplied complete.
Specifications (103 Mini Breeze)
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.steelbreezeppc.com/mini-breeze.htm}}
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