Adventure F series

The Adventure F series is a family of French paramotor designs that was designed and produced by Adventure SA of Méré, Yonne, for powered paragliding.[1][2][3]

F Series
Role Paramotor
National origin France
Manufacturer Adventure SA
Status Production completed
Unit cost
US$6,500 (F1 model, 2001)

Design and development

The aircraft series features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. The series was designed for portability and as a result is of small dimensions and light weight. All versions can be disassembled to be transported in the trunk of an automobile or checked as baggage on an airline flight.[1][2][3]

Factory options available included electric starting, a fuel gauge, quieter four-bladed propeller and the capability to carry a second person in tandem.[1]

Variants
F1
The basic model of the line, powered by a 15 hp (11 kW) Solo 210 engine. The F1 can carry a pilot of 100 to 160 lb (45 to 73 kg). Sold for US$6500 in 2001.[1]
F2
Powered by a 15 hp (11 kW) Solo 210 engine, with the 25 hp (19 kW) Zenoah G-25 engine optional. The F2 can carry a pilot of 130 to 185 lb (59 to 84 kg). Sold for US$7000 in 2001.[1][2]
F3
Powered by a 25 hp (19 kW) Zenoah G-25 engine, the F3 can carry a pilot of 150 to 210 lb (68 to 95 kg). Sold for US$7000 in 2001.[1][2][3]
F4
Powered by a 25 hp (19 kW) Zenoah G-25 engine, the F4 can carry a pilot of 170 to 240 lb (77 to 109 kg). Sold for US$7000 in 2001.[1][2]

Specifications (F1)

Data from Cliche[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wing area: 300 sq ft (28 m2)
  • Empty weight: 48 lb (22 kg) plus wing weight
  • Fuel capacity: 2.5 U.S. gallons (9.5 L; 2.1 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 14.5 hp (10.8 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed composite

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 26 mph (42 km/h, 23 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 300 ft/min (1.5 m/s)
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See also

References
  1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-20. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
  2. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 62. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 336. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
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