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s that was designed and produced by Fly Castelluccio of

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. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft were supplied complete and ready-to-fly.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 67. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

The Mach was designed to comply with the US

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rules as well as European regulations. It features a

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-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single

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engine in

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powering a two-bladed or four-bladed wooden propeller through a reduction drive. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.

Variants

;Mach 1 Light :Model with a

engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is , with an additional optional. ;Mach 2 :Model with a Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is . ;Mach 2 4BL :Model with a Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and an diameter four-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is , with an additional optional. ;Mach 3 :Model with a Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is , with an additional optional. ;Mach 3 4BL :Model with a Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a diameter four-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is , with an additional optional. ;Mach 4 :Model with a Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is , with an additional optional. ;Mach 4C :Model optimized for endurance competition flying, with a Solo 210 EVO engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is , with an additional optional.

Specifications (Mach 1)

References

External links

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2000s Italian ultralight aircraft Single-engined pusher aircraft Paramotors