Bailey V5 paramotor
The Bailey V5 is a British paramotor, designed and produced by Bailey Aviation of Royston, Hertfordshire for powered paragliding. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1][2][3]
| V5 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Bailey Aviation |
| Status | In production (2018) |
Design and development
The aircraft 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 20.5 hp (15 kW) Bailey V5 engine in pusher configuration with a 3.2:1 ratio belt reduction drive and a 130 cm (51 in) diameter Helix Carbon GmbH two-bladed carbon fibre propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 11.5 litres (2.5 imp gal; 3.0 US gal). The aircraft is built from TIG welded aluminium tubing, with the propeller safety cage made from a single hoop and is a four-piece split type design. The pilot harness was designed by Bailey Aviation and Sup’Air of France. A variety of paraglider wings can be used.[1][3]
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.[3]
Specifications (V5)
Data from Tacke and manufacturer[1][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 15.8 kg (35 lb) engine unit only
- Fuel capacity: 11.5 litres (2.5 imp gal; 3.0 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Bailey V5 engine single cylinder, four-stroke, air and oil-cooled aircraft engine, with a 3.2:1 V-belt reduction drive, 15.3 kW (20.5 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed Helix Carbon GmbH, 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in) diameter
References
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- Bailey Aviation. "V5 Engine Specification". www.baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- Bailey Aviation. "V5 Paramotor". www.baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.