Sky Seeker Powerchutes Sky Seeker
| Sky Seeker | |
|---|---|
| Role | Powered parachute |
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Sky Seeker Powerchutes |
| Introduction | 2000 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Unit cost |
US$12,500 (2001) |
The Sky Seeker Powerchutes Sky Seeker is a Canadian powered parachute that was designed and produced by Sky Seeker Powerchutes of Woking, Alberta, introduced in 2000.[1]
Design and development
The Sky Seeker was designed as a quick-built kit with a construction time of 6–12 hours for the Canadian basic ultralight category and the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles two-seat trainer rules. It features a 500 sq ft (46 m2) parachute-style high-wing, two-seats-in-tandem, tricycle landing gear and a single 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engine in pusher configuration.[1]
The aircraft is built from tubing and features a fibreglass cockpit fairing for cool-weather flying. The main landing gear incorporates spring rod suspension.[1]
Specifications (Sky Seeker)
Data from Cliche[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wing area: 500 sq ft (46 m2)
- Empty weight: 290 lb (132 kg)
- Gross weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 50 hp (37 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 26 mph (23 kn; 42 km/h)
- Rate of climb: 450 ft/min (2.3 m/s)
- Wing loading: 1.4 lb/sq ft (6.8 kg/m2)