The Phoenix Industries B1Z ParaFlyer (sometimes called the B12 or B1-Z) is an American

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that was designed and produced by Phoenix Industries of

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for

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.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page D-24. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Downey, Julia: ''2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 53. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition'', page 342. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. The aircraft is out of production and the company no longer in business.

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the US

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rules. It features a rectangular

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-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single

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engine in pusher configuration, with

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. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Two different canopies were factory options. The smaller is area for pilots up to and the larger area for pilots up to . The aircraft can be modified into a

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by the addition of a wheeled cart that mounts the engine package. The cart weighs .

Specifications (B1Z ParaFlyer)

References

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