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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.) | 9 | 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. |