Fly Products Power

Power
Role	Paramotor
National origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Fly Products
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	US$6,000 (Power 115, 2001)

The Fly Products Power is a family of Italian paramotors that was designed and produced by Fly Products of Grottammare for powered paragliding. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Design and development

The aircraft line features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place or two-place-in-tandem accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. ^[1]

The Power line all use the same seat harness and frame assembly. Most models also use the Solo 210 engine, combining it with different diameter propellers and protection cages to create higher thrust models. The model numbers correspond to the propeller diameter in centimetres and also indicate the maximum pilot weight in kilograms. The Power 70 model uses direct drive, but the 95, 115 and 30 models all use a reduction drive. These can be converted from one model to another more powerful one by mounting a larger propeller and protection cage to accommodate heavier pilot weights. Standard fuel is 1.25 U.S. gallons (4.7 L; 1.04 imp gal). ^[1]

A one or two-seat tricycle wheeled carriage called the Trike Delta was also manufactured by the company. This unit mounts the power unit to convert the paramotor into a powered parachute. ^[1]

Original factory options available for the Power line included electric starting, 3.1 U.S. gallons (12 L; 2.6 imp gal) fuel tank, high performance exhaust system and a harness with quick release buckles and storage pockets. ^[1]

Variants

Power 70

Single seat version, with a direct drive 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 engine, 70 cm (27.6 in) diameter propeller and maximum pilot weight of 70 kg (154 lb) ^[1]

Power 95

Single seat version, with a 2.5:1 reduction drive 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 engine, 95 cm (37.4 in) diameter propeller and maximum pilot weight of 95 kg (209 lb) ^[1]

Power 115

Single seat version, with a 2.5:1 reduction drive 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 engine, 115 cm (45.3 in) diameter propeller and maximum pilot weight of 115 kg (254 lb) ^[1]

Power 130

Single seat version, with a 2.5:1 reduction drive 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 engine, 130 cm (51.2 in) diameter propeller and maximum pilot weight of 130 kg (287 lb) ^[1]

Power Plus

Single or two-seats-in tandem version, with a 2.2:1 reduction drive 28 hp (21 kW) Zanzottera MZ 34 engine, 122 cm (48.0 in) diameter propeller and maximum pilot weight of 120 kg (265 lb) ^{[1] [2]}

Power Jet

Single seat version, with a 4:1 reduction drive 13 hp (10 kW) Per Il Volo Top 80 engine ^{[2] [3]}

Power Sky

Single seat version, with a 4:1 reduction drive 18 hp (13 kW) Sky engine ^[2]

Specifications (Power 70)

Data from Cliche ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Fuel capacity: 1.25 U.S. gallons (4.7 L; 1.04 imp gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 18 hp (13 kW)

Performance

• Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)

References

1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-26. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4
2. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 67. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
3. Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 49. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851