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The Solo Elec was designed to comply with the European microlight regulations. It features a [[paraglider]]-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single [[Solo 210]] {{convert|12|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} engine in [[pusher configuration]] with a 2.5:1 ratio [[reduction drive]] and a {{convert|123|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} diameter three-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is {{convert|10| |
The Solo Elec was designed to comply with the European microlight regulations. It features a [[paraglider]]-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single [[Solo 210]] {{convert|12|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} engine in [[pusher configuration]] with a 2.5:1 ratio [[reduction drive]] and a {{convert|123|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} diameter three-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is {{convert|10|L}}.<ref name="WDLA04"/> |
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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.<ref name="WDLA04"/> |
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Latest revision as of 18:26, 10 December 2022
| Solo Elec | |
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| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Reflex Paramoteur |
| Designer | Dominique Cholou |
| Status | Production completed |
The Reflex Solo Elec is a French paramotor that was designed by Dominique Cholou and produced by Reflex Paramoteur of Chatou 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 Solo Elec was designed to comply with the European microlight regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single Solo 210 12 hp (9 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 123 cm (48 in) diameter three-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 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 (Solo Elec)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 26 kg (57 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.5:1 reduction drive, 8.9 kW (12 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite, ground adjustable, 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in) diameter