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Powrachute Scores More Awards

Powrachute Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the active powered parachuting industry, recently returned from Sun 'n Fun, having won some major and much-deserved awards.

After four years of attending the show and entering the judging competition, Powrachute won the award of Best Powered Parachute in the 2003 Ultralight division. The Powrachute Pegasus was built by Hershell Elswick of Taylor (MI). Hershell is a traveling promoter for Powrachute along with Reggie Caudill, a Powrachute dealer from HiHat (KY).

The name of the Powrachute Pegasus given by Hershell is "Man o’ War."

 

Powrachute Pegasus Specifications

Performance Specifications

Stall Speed                 

Virtually Stall Resistant

Max Payload

500 LBS

Take Off Roll

25 FT. to 300 FT. (into wind)

Landing Roll

10 FT. to 100 FT. (into wind)

Sink Rate

10 - 12 FT. per Second

Glide Ratio

3:1 to 4:1 (rectangular) 5:1 to 6:1 (elliptical)

Air Speed

26 - 35 MPH

Ascent Speed

350 to 1000 FPM

Descent Speed

(Engine Off) 600 FPM

Manufacturing Specifications

Height

83.5 inches

Width

73 inches

Length

128 inches

TB582B Basic Dual

Weight - 355 lbs. With chute and risers 380 lbs.

TB582B Dual Deluxe

Weight - 360 lbs. With chute and risers 385 lbs.

TB582E Dual Deluxe

Weight - 390 lbs. With chute and risers 415 lbs.

Ram Air Chutes

Standard Chutes Available

Upgraded Chutes Available

Apco 500 or 550

Quantum 500 or 550

Hawk Wing 500

Performance Design 500

Ilan 500 or 550

 



FMI: www.powrachute.com

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