Phoenix Skywalker

Skywalker
Role Paramotor
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Phoenix Gleitschirmantriebe
Status Production completed

The Phoenix Skywalker is a series of German paramotors that was designed and produced by Phoenix Gleitschirmantriebe of Würselen 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 Skywalker 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 2.25:1 ratio reduction drive and a 86 cm (34 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. The use of a four-bladed propeller allows a smaller cage size and reduces the overall dimensions of the aircraft. The fuel tank capacity is 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal) and electric start was offered as a factory option.[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

Skywalker 210
Model with a 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.25:1 ratio reduction drive and a 86 cm (34 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 23 kg (51 lb).[1]
Skywalker 330
Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) Hirth F-33 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.25:1 ratio reduction drive and a 86 cm (34 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 24.5 kg (54 lb).[1]

Specifications (Skywalker 210)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Fuel capacity: 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.25:1 reduction drive, 13 kW (18 hp)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed composite, paddle-bladed, fixed pitch, 0.86 m (2 ft 10 in) diameter

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 73. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X