Skyway Light

The Skyway Light is a German paramotor that was designed and produced by Skyway Products of Ettenheim for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Light
Role Paramotor
National origin France
Manufacturer Skyway Products
Status Production completed (2005)

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 19 hp (14 kW) Skyway T170 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 110 cm (43 in) diameter three-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 11 litres (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal). The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted aluminium and composite material, with the engine mount and fuel tank made from composites.[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 (Light)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Empty weight: 17.5 kg (39 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 11 litres (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Skyway T170 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.8:1 reduction drive, 14 kW (19 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed composite, ground adjustable, 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in) diameter

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 74. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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