Büttner Easy Plane
The Büttner Easy Plane is a German paramotor that was designed by Gerald Büttner and produced by Büttner Propeller of Obernkirchen for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
| Easy Plane | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Büttner Propeller |
| Designer | Gerald Büttner |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development
The Easy Plane was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 20 hp (15 kW) Solo engine in pusher configuration with a 2.85:1 ratio reduction drive and a 115 cm (45 in) diameter Büttner Propeller-designed propeller. The fuel capacity is 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal), with an option of a 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal) tank.[1]
As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]
Specifications (Easy Plane)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 23.6 kg (52 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal), optionally 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.85:1 reduction drive, 15 kW (20 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed Büttner Propeller, 1.15 m (3 ft 9 in) diameter
References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 66. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X