Para-Ski VX

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VX
Role Powered parachute
National origin Canada
Manufacturer Para-Ski
StatusProduction completed
Developed from Para-Ski XS

The Para-Ski VX is a Canadian powered parachute that was designed and produced by Para-Ski of Mascouche, Quebec. The aircraft was supplied as a completed aircraft or as component kits for amateur construction. [1]

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Design and development

The aircraft was developed from the two-seat XS and, like that model, was designed to be an all-terrain vehicle, capable of operating cross-country on wheels, skis, floats and flying under a canopy. As such it incorporates some design features that are unusual on powered parachutes. It features a custom made Para-Ski parachute-style high-wing, single-seat accommodation, quadracycle landing gear and a single 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration. To allow land and water operations the propeller has a rudder behind it, in the manner of an airboat, for steering via a set of handlebars. For surface operations the parachute is stowed in a specially designed compartment under the rear seat and the handlebars steer the wheels or the float-fitted water rudders. In flight the VX is steered either by the rudders, by foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw, or by a combination of both. [1]

The aircraft is made from welded aluminum with the axles made from steel. It includes a fairing to provide occupant protection and a shield to keep water and stones out of the propeller during surface operations. The aircraft is capable of taking off from water, provided the wing can be laid out on the shoreline without getting wet. The wing is a high-performance design that allows a fast cruising speed for a powered parachute of 40 mph (64 km/h). [1]

In 1998 the VX design was altered to allow it to also optionally mount a hang glider-style wing, transforming it into an ultralight trike and allowing faster cruising speeds than the parachute wing permits. [1]

Specifications (VX)

Data from Cliche [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-10. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4
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