- Design and development
- Specifications (Spymotor)
- References
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The Southern Skies Spymotor is an American paramotor that was designed and produced by Southern Skies of Taylorsville, North Carolina for powered paragliding.[1] Design and developmentThe aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single {{convert|18|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.[1] Designed to be a lightweight paramotor, the Spymotor weighs {{convert|39|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} and can lift a pilot up to {{convert|180|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. The propeller protection cage is made from a combination of silver-welded {{convert|0.035|in|mm|1|abbr=on}} stainless steel tubing and TIG-welded aluminium. Electric starting was a factory option.[1] Specifications (Spymotor) {{Aircraft specs
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References1. ^1 2 3 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-28. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. {{ISBN|0-9680628-1-4}}
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