The Walkerjet Simon is a family of Czech

paramotor Paramotor is the generic name for the harness and propulsive portion of a powered paragliding, powered paraglider ("PPG"). There are two basic types of paramotors: foot launch and wheel launch. Foot launch models consist of a frame with harnes ...

designs that were designed by Victor Procházka and produced by Walkerjet of Třemošná for

powered paragliding Powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring or PPG, is a form of ultralight aviation where the pilot wears a back-pack motor (a paramotor) which provides enough thrust to take off using a paraglider. It can be launched in still air, and on ...

. Now out of production, when they were available the aircraft were supplied complete and ready-to-fly.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 76. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

The series 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 or two-place-in-

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accommodation and a single

Simonini Mini 2 Plus The Simonini Mini 2 Plus is an Italian aircraft engine, designed and produced by Simonini Racing of San Dalmazio di Serramazzoni for use in ultralight aircraft.Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 201 ...

engine in

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with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is . The aircraft are built from a combination of bolted

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and 4130 steel tubing. The propeller cage can be dismantled for ground transport or storage. 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

;Simon :Single-seat model with a

engine in

with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is . ;Simon + :Single-seat model with a Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is . ;Simon Compact :Single-seat model with a Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is . ;Simon Tandem :Two-seat model with a Simonini Mini 2 Plus engine in pusher configuration with a 2.2:1 ratio reduction drive and a diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is and the empty weight is .

Specifications (Simon)

References

{{Walkerjet aircraft Simon 2000s Czech ultralight aircraft Single-engined pusher aircraft Paramotors