Paraborne Backplane

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Backplane
Role Paramotor
National origin United States
Manufacturer Paraborne Aviation
DesignerScott Alan
Introductioncirca 1999
StatusProduction completed
Producedcirca 1999-2004
Developed from Daiichi Kosho Whisper

The Paraborne Backplane is an American paramotor that was designed by Scott Alan and produced by Paraborne Aviation of Kissimmee, Florida for powered paragliding. [1] [2]

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Design and development

As production of the Daiichi Kosho Whisper, for which Paraborne acted as US distributor, came to a close, the company developed its own derivative design, replacing the Daiichi Kosho DK 472 engine with a Hirth powerplant of similar output. [1] [2]

The Backplane was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high wing, single-place accommodation and a single 22 hp (16 kW) Hirth F-33 engine in pusher configuration. Original factory canopy options included the Ranger or the Seal designs. As is the case with all paramotors, takeoff and landing is accomplished on foot. [1]

The aircraft was not a commercial success, production was halted and the company went out of business in about 2004. [2]

Specifications (Backplane)

Data from Cliche [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-23. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4
  2. 1 2 3 Goin, Jeff (n.d.). "Powered Paragliders From the Past". Foot Flyer. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
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