MS Parafly Skyward

The MS Parafly Skyward is a family of German paramotors that was designed by Martin Sauter and produced by MS Parafly of Meßstetten for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Skyward
Role Paramotor
National origin Germany
Manufacturer MS Parafly
Designer Martin Sauter
Status Production completed
Produced 2001-2005
Unit cost
€2,370 (Skyward 1, 2004)

Design and development

The Skyward line 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 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 111 to 124 cm (44 to 49 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller, depending on the model. The aircraft is noted for its low noise.[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
Skyward 1
Model with a 14 hp (10 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 111 cm (44 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 20 kg (44 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal).[1]
Skyward 2
Model with a 20 hp (15 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 111 cm (44 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 22 kg (49 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal).[1][2]
Skyward 3
Model with a 20 hp (15 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 124 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 23 kg (51 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal).[1][3]
Skyward Mini
Model with a 14 hp (10 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a direct drive and a 80 cm (31 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 14 kg (31 lb). The fuel tank capacity is 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal).[4]

Specifications (Skyward 1)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Empty weight: 20 kg (44 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 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 composite, fixed pitch, 1.11 m (3 ft 8 in) diameter
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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 70. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "Skyward 2". msparafly.de. Archived from the original on 5 February 2005. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  3. "Skyward 3". msparafly.de. Archived from the original on 5 February 2005. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  4. "Skyward Mini". msparafly.de. Archived from the original on 5 February 2005. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
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