Developed as a version of the Phoenix Industries B1Z ParaFlyer, the CV1 ParaFlyer was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 2540NaN0. The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 1200NaN0. It features a parachute-style wing that was available in two sizes, single-place accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 220NaN0 Zenoah G-25 engine in pusher configuration.[1]
The CV1 ParaFlyer carriage is built from metal tubing. In flight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has nosewheel steering.[1]
The standard day, sea level, no wind, take off with a 220NaN0 engine is 1500NaN0 and the landing roll is 0to.[1]
The aircraft can be folded down small enough to fit into the trunk of some cars or to be carried on a specially-designed bumper carrier.[1]