Sky Seeker Powerchutes Sky Seeker

Sky Seeker
General information
Type	Powered parachute
National origin	Canada
Manufacturer	Sky Seeker Powerchutes
Status	Production completed
History
Introduction date	2000

The Sky Seeker Powerchutes Sky Seeker is a Canadian powered parachute that was designed and produced by Sky Seeker Powerchutes of Woking, Alberta, introduced in 2000. ^[1]

Design and development

The Sky Seeker was designed as a quick-built kit with a construction time of 6–12 hours for the Canadian basic ultralight category and the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles two-seat trainer rules. It features a 500 sq ft (46 m²) parachute-style high-wing, two-seats-in-tandem, tricycle landing gear and a single 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engine in pusher configuration. ^[1]

The aircraft is built from tubing and features a fibreglass cockpit fairing for cool-weather flying. The main landing gear incorporates spring rod suspension. ^[1]

Specifications (Sky Seeker)

Data from Cliche ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Wing area: 500 sq ft (46 m²)
• Empty weight: 290 lb (132 kg)
• Gross weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 50 hp (37 kW)

Performance

• Cruise speed: 26 mph (42 km/h, 23 kn)
• Rate of climb: 450 ft/min (2.3 m/s)
• Wing loading: 1.4 lb/sq ft (6.8 kg/m²)

References

1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-15. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4