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    Blue Heron Express

    Heldeberg Designs LLC
    260 Benninger Rd.
    Delanson, NY 12053
    United States

    Phone: 518-872-2638

    http://www.blueheronppc.com
    info@blueheronppc.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Paramotor/Paraglider Sport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 30 Service Ceiling (ft) 11000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 30 Rate of Climb (fpm) 550
    Stall Speed (mph) Takeoff Distance (ft) 200
    Range (statute mi) 130 Landing Distance (ft) 50
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 52 H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 254 Useful Load (lb) 521
    Gross Weight (lb) 775
    Wing Area (ft2) 500 Length (ft) 9
    Wingspan (ft) 39.5 Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design Parachute Folding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2 Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available Yes Quick-build Available No
    Plans Available No Includes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 40 Number Built & Flown 43
    Kit Cost ($US) $13,995 Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. The Express quickly converts from a single seat to a two-place. Includes engine, prop and instruments; E.F.I. Instrument panel. Video $10.