Paraavis Sova
The Paraavis Sova is a Russian paramotor that was designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
| Sova | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Paraavis |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development
The Sova 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 16 hp (12 kW) Sova engine in pusher configuration with a 2.4:1 ratio reduction drive and a 123 cm (48 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 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]
Specifications (Sova)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 27 kg (60 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Sova single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.4:1 reduction drive, 12 kW (16 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed wooden, fixed pitch, 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in) diameter
References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 71. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X