Summit 103 Mini Breeze
| 103 Mini Breeze | |
|---|---|
| Role | Powered parachute |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Summit Aerosports |
| Status | In production |
The Summit 103 Mini Breeze is an American powered parachute, designed and produced by Summit Aerosports of Yale, Michigan.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg). The Mini Breeze has a standard empty weight of 240 lb (109 kg) when equipped with a Rotax 447 engine and 253 lb (115 kg) when equipped with a Rotax 503. It features a parachute-style high-wing, single-place accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447 engine in pusher configuration. The 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engine is a factory option.[1][2]
The Mini Breeze's airframe is built from TIG-welded, powder coated 4130 steel tubing. The standard rectangular Mustang S-380 canopy has an area of 380 sq ft (35 m2) and is attached at four points to increase stability. The Mustang S-380 allows a gross weight of 550 lb (249 kg). Optional canopies include the elliptical Mustang E-280 and the elliptical Thunderbolt E-310 which both allow a gross weight of 600 lb (272 kg). In-flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has nosewheel steering controlled by a butterfly steering wheel and the main landing gear incorporates bungee suspension. The aircraft is factory supplied complete.[1][2]
Specifications (103 Mini Breeze)
[edit]Data from Kitplanes and Summit Aerosports[1][2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Length: 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m)
- Wing area: 380 sq ft (35 m2)
- Empty weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
- Gross weight: 550 lb (249 kg) with Mustang S-380 wing
- Fuel capacity: 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal), limited to 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) under US ultralight rules
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 447 twin cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 40 hp (30 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed GSC Systems fixed pitch
Performance
- Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 4:1
- Rate of climb: 400 ft/min (2.0 m/s)
- Wing loading: 1.4 lb/sq ft (6.8 kg/m2)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bernard, Mary and Suzanne B. Bopp: Summit Aerosports: Summit 2, Steel Breeze and Mini Breeze, Kitplanes, Volume 29, Number 12, December 2012, pages 27-28. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ a b c Summit Aerosports (2012). "103 Mini Breeze". Retrieved November 27, 2012.