Marbella Parapente Paramotor PAP
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| Paramotor PAP | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paramotor |
| National origin | Spain |
| Manufacturer | Marbella Parapente |
| Designer | Pierre Aubert |
| Status | Production completed (March 2005) |
The Marbella Parapente Paramotor PAP is a family of Spanish paramotors that was designed by Pierre Aubert and produced by Marbella Parapente of Málaga for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Production seems to have ended in March 2005 when the company went out of business.[2]
The PAP series 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 or two-place-in-tandem accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a two-bladed wooden propeller. The engines, drive and propeller varies by model. The PAP series was noted for attention to detail and in particular for having the reserve parachute built into the frame structure. The cage structure can be broken down into two, three or four sections for ground transport.[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]