H&E Paramotores Simonini
| Simonini | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | Spain |
| Manufacturer | H&E Paramotores |
| Status | Production completed |
The H&E Paramotores Simonini is a Spanish paramotor that was designed and produced by H&E Paramotores of Madrid for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Simonini 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 Simonini Racing engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 99 to 120 cm (39 to 47 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller, depending on the model. The fuel tank capacity is 9 litres (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal).[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]
Variants
[edit]- Simonini 99
- Model with a Simonini Racing engine in pusher configuration with a 2.3:1 ratio reduction drive and a 99 cm (39 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The empty weight is 28 kg (62 lb).[1]
- Simonini 120
- Model with a Simonini Racing engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 120 cm (47 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The empty weight is 29 kg (64 lb).[1]
Specifications (Simonini 120)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 29 kg (64 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 9 litres (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Simonini Racing single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.5:1 reduction drive
- Propellers: 2-bladed wooden, fixed pitch, 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) diameter