Paramotor Inc FX series

Design and development

The company started as an importer of the French Adventure F series of paramotors and also sold the Japanese Daiichi Kosho Beat. It then introduced its own designs, the FX series in the mid-1990s. The company currently produces Military Specification paramotors.

The FX series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. All models feature a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place or two-seats-in-tandem accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, takeoff and landing are accomplished on foot.

All models were delivered from the factory with a hand throttle. Options available included a reserve parachute and electric starting. The line was noted for its unusually long three year warranty.

Variants

FX1

Initial model powered by a 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 two-stroke engine. Empty weight is 35 lb (16 kg).

FX2

More powerful model with a 22 hp (16 kW) Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine. Empty weight is 85 lb (39 kg).

FX3

Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine.

FX4

Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine.

FX5

Model with a 27.5 hp (21 kW) Zanzottera MZ 34 two-stroke engine.

Aircraft on display

Cradle of Aviation Museum - FX1

Specifications (FX1)

Data from Cliche

General characteristics

Crew: one

Length: 1 ft 6 in (0.46 m) (motor unit only)

Height: 2 ft 0 in (0.61 m) (motor unit only)

Wing area: 300 sq ft (28 m²)

Empty weight: 35 lb (16 kg)

Gross weight: 185 lb (84 kg)

Fuel capacity: 1.25 U.S. gallons (4.7 L; 1.04 imp gal)

Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 18 hp (13 kW)

Performance

Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h; 22 kn)

Endurance: 1:30

Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3,000 m)