Harmening High Flyer
| High Flyer | |
|---|---|
| Role | Powered parachute |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Harmening's High Flyers |
| Status | Production completed circa 2008 |
| Produced | 1988-2008 |
| Number built | 75 (1998) |
The Harmening High Flyer is an American powered parachute that was designed and produced by Harmening's High Flyers of Genoa, Illinois.[1][2][3][4][5]
The aircraft was introduced in 1988 and production ended when the company went out of business in circa 2008.[6]
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the US
high-wing, tricycle landing gear and a single 45 hp (34 kW) 2si 460-F engine in pusher configuration. Variants use other engines.[1][4]
The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted
mild steel. In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has lever-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear incorporates sprung steel suspension. The aircraft was factory supplied in the form of an assembly kit that requires 30–40 hours to complete.[1][4]
Reviewer Andre Cliche described the aircraft as "a proven design".[1]
Operational history
By 1998 the company reported that 75 kits had been sold and 75 aircraft were completed and flying.[4]
Variants
- High Flyer
- Base model with 45 hp (34 kW) US$9,500 in 2001.[1]
- High Flyer Standard
- Model with 50 hp (37 kW) two stroke Rotax 503 engine. Cost was US$9,395 in 2000. Twenty-five completed and flown by early 2000.[2]
- High Flyer Deluxe
- Model with 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engine and larger fuel tank. Cost was US$9,895 in 2000. Twenty-five completed and flown by early 2000.[2][5]
- High Flyer Premiere
- Model with 60 hp (45 kW)
- High Flyer Executive
- Model with 65 hp (48 kW) two-stroke Hirth 2706 engine. Cost was US$11,999 in 2000. Thirty completed and flown by early 2000.[2]
- High Five
- Model with 64 hp (48 kW) two-stroke Rotax 582 engine. Cost was US$12,250 in 2005. Ten completed and flown by early 2005.[3]
Specifications (High Flyer Executive)
Data from Kitplanes[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: optionally one passenger, if second seat fitted
- Length: 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)
- Wingspan: 39 ft (12 m) parachute wing span
- Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) carriage height only
- Wing area: 550 sq ft (51 m2)
- Empty weight: 280 lb (127 kg)
- Gross weight: 830 lb (376 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 9 U.S. gallons (34 L; 7.5 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 65 hp (48 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 26 mph (42 km/h, 23 kn)
- Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
References
- ^ ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
- ^ a b c d e f Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 50. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ a b Downey, Julia: 2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 50. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
- ^ a b Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 82. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "Harmenings High Flyers". Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ^ "Electronic Code of Federal Regulations Part 103 (Ultralight Vehicles)". ecfr.gov. US Government Publishing Office. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
External links
- Company website archives on Archive.org