| Synergy | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Synergy Paramotors |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Status | In production (2012) |
The Synergy Paramotors Synergy is an American paramotor, designed and produced by Synergy Paramotors of California for powered paragliding.[1]
The aircraft was shown at AirVenture for the first time in 2012.[1]
Design and development
The Synergy was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place or two-place-in-tandem accommodation and a single Snap Ego 110 or C-Max 175 two-stroke engine in pusher configuration driving a 49 in (124 cm) propeller. The larger than usual diameter German Helix-Carbon propeller is employed to reduce noise and increase delivered thrust. The design uses a unique thumb-activated throttle switch that is available in left and right-handed configurations.[1]
The paramotor frame incorporates two small wheels that prevent wear when moving the power unit and also add safety during takeoff. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is normally accomplished by foot.[1]
The power unit can be broken down to a size of 32 X 24 X 18 inches (81.3 X 61.0 X 45.7 cm) for ground transportation in an automobile trunk. Reassembly requires only fastening nine Velcro straps.[1]
Specifications (Synergy)
Data from Kitplanes[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Powerplant: 1 × Snap Ego 110 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine
- Propellers: 2-bladed Helix-Carbon fixed pitch propeller, 4 ft 1 in (1.24 m) diameter