This experimental craft was put together to
see if we could make a boat light enough to be supported by a paraglider.
Specifications:
|
Item |
Description |
Weight |
|
Paramotor
|
Pagojet
|
Without
Engine or fuel = 10Kg |
|
Engine |
Konig SC430 Radial 430cc 3
Cylinder, 2 Stroke 3,700RPM |
12Kg |
|
Boat
,Aluminum framework and Rudder system (The
homemade bits) |
Inflatable
PVC boat, Riveted
and welded support
frame |
20Kg |
|
Total
Craft Weight, empty |
|
42Kg |
|
Petrol |
0 -
14l up
to 4 hours |
0 -
14Kg |
|
Pilot |
Rob! |
80Kg |
|
Paraglider
and harness |
A4
(L) |
10Kg |
|
Total
take off weight |
[Max
PG = 110Kg] |
146Kg |
Ready for take off. Paul on the starboard.
Gus on the port. Engine Idling.
Boat on the beach, near Silverstrand (
Although this first flight was successful (A
one hour flight around
The take off stage was very difficult as it
was difficult to keep the glider out of the water. After a couple of inverted
crashes, the idea was aborted.
The new version will be based on a more
hydrodynamic Mini-Me and will use a more traditional hang glider wing.