Parasport.de Fun

Fun
Role	Paramotor
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Parasport.de
Introduction	2000s
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€3,450 (base model, 2004)

The Parasport.de Fun is a family of German paramotors that was designed and produced by Parasport.de of Schwanewede for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.^[1]

Design and development

The Fun 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 115 to 130 cm (45 to 51 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller, depending on the model. The fuel tank capacity for all models is 9 litres (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal). The aircraft is built predominantly from aluminium and composites for lightness and can be quickly disassembled for ground transport. A reserve parachute is integrated into the composite seat on the harness.^[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

Fun: Base model with a 21 hp (16 kW) Vittorazi 130 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.31:1 ratio reduction drive and a 125 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. Empty weight is 24 kg (53 lb).^[1]
Fun Alu: Model with a 17 hp (13 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a 2.30:1 ratio reduction drive and a 115 cm (45 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. Empty weight is 23 kg (51 lb).^[1]
Fun Power: Model with a 22.5 hp (17 kW) JPX 130 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 130 cm (51 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. Empty weight is 29.5 kg (65 lb).^[1]
Fun Solo: Model with a 16.5 hp (12 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 125 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. Empty weight is 25.5 kg (56 lb).^[1]

Specifications (Fun Solo)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Empty weight: 25.5 kg (56 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, 12.3 kW (16.5 hp)
Propellers: 2-bladed wooden, fixed pitch, 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) diameter

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 73. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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