Synergy Paramotors Synergy

The Synergy Paramotors Synergy is an American paramotor, designed and produced by Synergy Paramotors of California for powered paragliding.[1]

Synergy
Role Paramotor
National origin United States
Manufacturer Synergy Paramotors
Introduction 2012
Status In production (2012)

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

References
  1. Bernard, Mary and Suzanne B. Bopp: Synergy Paramotors: Synergy, Kitplanes, Volume 29, Number 12, December 2012, pages 28-29. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
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