H&E Paramotores Solo

The H&E Paramotores Solo is a Spanish paramotor that was designed and produced by H&E Paramotores of Madrid for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Solo
Role Paramotor
National origin Spain
Manufacturer H&E Paramotores
Status Production completed

Design and development

The Solo was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single Solo 210 14 hp (10 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 99 to 120 cm (39 to 47 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller, depending on the model. The fuel tank capacity is 9 litres (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal).[1]

As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]

Variants
Solo 99
Model with a Solo 210 14 hp (10 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 99 cm (39 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The empty weight is 24 kg (53 lb).[1]
Solo 120
Model with a Solo 210 14 hp (10 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 120 cm (47 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The empty weight is 25 kg (55 lb).[1]

Specifications (Solo 120)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Empty weight: 25 kg (55 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 9 litres (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.5:1 reduction drive, 10 kW (14 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed wooden, fixed pitch, 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) diameter
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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 72. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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