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

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

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)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 72. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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