Summit 103 Mini Breeze

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103 Mini Breeze
Role Powered parachute
National origin United States
Manufacturer Summit Aerosports
StatusIn production

The Summit 103 Mini Breeze is an American powered parachute, designed and produced by Summit Aerosports of Yale, Michigan. [1]

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Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg). The Mini Breeze has a standard empty weight of 240 lb (109 kg) when equipped with a Rotax 447 engine and 253 lb (115 kg) when equipped with a Rotax 503. It features a parachute-style high-wing, single-place accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447 engine in pusher configuration. The 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engine is a factory option. [1] [2]

The Mini Breeze's airframe is built from TIG-welded, powder coated 4130 steel tubing. The standard rectangular Mustang S-380 canopy has an area of 380 sq ft (35 m2) and is attached at four points to increase stability. The Mustang S-380 allows a gross weight of 550 lb (249 kg). Optional canopies include the elliptical Mustang E-280 and the elliptical Thunderbolt E-310 which both allow a gross weight of 600 lb (272 kg). In-flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has nosewheel steering controlled by a butterfly steering wheel and the main landing gear incorporates bungee suspension. The aircraft is factory supplied complete. [1] [2]

Specifications (103 Mini Breeze)

Data from Kitplanes and Summit Aerosports [1] [2]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bernard, Mary and Suzanne B. Bopp: Summit Aerosports: Summit 2, Steel Breeze and Mini Breeze, Kitplanes, Volume 29, Number 12, December 2012, pages 27-28. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. 1 2 3 Summit Aerosports (2012). "103 Mini Breeze" . Retrieved November 27, 2012.