Phoenix Industries B1Z ParaFlyer explained

The Phoenix Industries B1Z ParaFlyer (sometimes called the B12 or B1-Z) is an American paramotor that was designed and produced by Phoenix Industries of Southampton, New Jersey for powered paragliding.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The aircraft is out of production and the company no longer in business.

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a rectangular paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 220NaN0 Zenoah G-25 engine in pusher configuration, with recoil start. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.^{[1] [3]}

Two different canopies were factory options. The smaller is 315square feet area for pilots up to 1750NaN0 and the larger 360square feet area for pilots up to 2200NaN0.^[1]

The aircraft can be modified into a powered parachute by the addition of a wheeled cart that mounts the engine package. The cart weighs 1050NaN0.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-24. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
2. Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 53. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
3. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 342. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.