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Bailey V5 paramotor

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V5
Role Paramotor
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Bailey Aviation
Status In production (2018)

The Bailey V5 is a British paramotor, designed and produced by Bailey Aviation of Royston, Hertfordshire for powered paragliding. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1][2][3]

Design and development

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The aircraft 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 20.5 hp (15 kW) Bailey V5 engine in pusher configuration with a 3.2:1 ratio belt reduction drive and a 130 cm (51 in) diameter Helix Carbon GmbH two-bladed carbon fibre propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 11.5 litres (2.5 imp gal; 3.0 US gal). The aircraft is built from TIG welded aluminium tubing, with the propeller safety cage made from a single hoop and is a four-piece split type design. The pilot harness was designed by Bailey Aviation and Sup’Air of France. A variety of paraglider wings can be used.[1][3]

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.[3]

Specifications (V5)

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Data from Tacke and manufacturer[1][3]

General characteristics

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Bailey Aviation. "V5 Engine Specification". www.baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d Bailey Aviation. "V5 Paramotor". www.baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
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