Canadian Phase I

Phase I
General information
TypePowered parachute
National originCanada
ManufacturerCanadian Powered Parachutes
StatusProduction completed

The Canadian Phase I is a Canadian powered parachute that was designed and produced by Canadian Powered Parachutes of Vegreville, Alberta, introduced in 2000.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with Canadian basic ultralight rules. It features a parachute-style high wing made from rip-stop nylon, two seats in tandem accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration.[1]

The aircraft is built from bolted-together aluminium tubing. Inflight 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 shock absorber-type suspension. The standard canopy supplied was the Quantum Advantage High Performance of 500 sq ft (46 m2) area. This canopy provides a cruise speed of 30 to 35 mph (48 to 56 km/h) and a payload of 510 lb (230 kg). A larger canopy of 550 sq ft (51 m2) that provides a slower cruise speed of 25 to 30 mph (40 to 48 km/h), a slower stall speed, a higher rate of climb and a payload of 610 lb (280 kg) was also available.[1]

Factory optional equipment included a windshield, snow skis for winter operations, electric starting, a canopy-monitoring mirror and an agricultural aircraft kit.[1]

Specifications (Phase I with Quantum Advantage High Performance wing)

Data from Cliche[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wing area: 500 sq ft (46 m2)
  • Empty weight: 290 lb (132 kg)
  • Gross weight: 800 lb (363 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled aircraft engine, 64 hp (48 kW)
  • Propellers: three-bladed Powerfin

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 35 mph (56 km/h, 30 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 700 ft/min (3.6 m/s)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-5. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4

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