The Canadian Phase I is a Canadian

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that was designed and produced by Canadian Powered Parachutes of Vegreville,

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, introduced in 2000.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page D-5. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with Canadian basic ultralight rules. It features a

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-style high wing made from rip-stop

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, two seats in

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accommodation,

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and a single

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engine in

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. The aircraft is built from bolted-together

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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 area. This canopy provides a cruise speed of and a payload of . A larger canopy of that provides a slower cruise speed of , a slower stall speed, a higher rate of climb and a payload of was also available. Factory optional equipment included a windshield, snow skis for winter operations, electric starting, a canopy-monitoring mirror and an

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kit.

Specifications (Phase I with Quantum Advantage High Performance wing)

References

{{reflist 2000s Canadian ultralight aircraft Single-engined pusher aircraft Powered parachutes 2000 introductions