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    MiniPlane Paramotor

    U.S. Airborne Sport Aviation LLC
    P. O. Box 579
    Asotin, WA 99402
    United States

    Phone: 509-780-8377

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

    CATEGORY:
    Type Paramotor/ParagliderSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 20Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 20Rate of Climb (fpm) 300
    Stall Speed (mph) 14Takeoff Distance (ft) 30
    Range (statute mi) 60Landing Distance (ft) 30
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine TOP 80cc
    Design Horsepower 12H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 1.5H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 37Useful Load (lb) 227
    Gross Weight (lb) 264
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft)
    Wingspan (ft) 133Height (ft)
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design ParachuteFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1Number Built & Flown 250
    Kit Cost ($US) $4,500Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. A back pack motor, foot-powered. New 2001 frame breaks down to smaller size. New long-range 8.5 liter tank on all 2001 models. Cost with ozone electron certified Paramotor wing, $7,700.