Our philosophy of a reliable Minimotor, combined with optimizing the resonance of the exhaust provides the pilot:

Light weight

Less vibration

Easier to start

Less fuel; less to carry

Less weight means a lighter frame

Less weight in flight means a smaller, easier to inflate Paraglider

Less weight means running faster, more erect, and under control - not struggling with a heavy load

CENTRIFUGAL FRICTION CLUTCH

At Idle the propeller does not turn (= no push)

Easier starting the motor

Easier to inflate the Paraglider without the back blast

A normal pilot can start the motor, inflate the sail, and take-off alone

Less torque on the pilot when accelerating or decelerating

No risk of tearing apart your glider if you fail start and the paraglider falls over your head

Easier to reverse inflate the Paraglider since a turning propeller has a gyroscopic effect which affects your equilibrium when turning into the wind

No vibration waiting for take-off or during thermalling

Made of aluminum alloy and glass fiber, the best balance between weight and strength

Easy and complete cage disassembling for convenient transportation

PROTECTIVE CAGE

Since the propeller does not turn at idle, a simpler and lighter cage can be used.

Our aluminium and fiberglass cage is strong but flexible, so you
     can forget about cage replacement after a small mistake, replacements are cheap and easy to change

LARGE DIAMETER PROPELLER

means more efficiency; optimized for ease of running and transport

Less noise because the propeller turns slower

Two blades also means you can put it in a sack and transport it with the Paraglider

HARNESS

our New system PSF, (no high or low connections) stabilizes the Paraglider, suppresses the gyroscopic effect of the motor and lets you fly "Actively"

MINIPLANE use this solution since 1990, actually 80% of the manufacturers use a similar solution

Unique front extensions for attaching the Paraglider

provides greater safety in mishaps and a stable position during take-off, flight and landing.

Tested by experienced pilots and schools

Simple, requires no acrobatics to put on or adjust

Comfortable, relaxed flight

REDUCTION

Miniplane introduces a geared reduction system

minimizes size and weight

The motor and the propeller turn in different directions reducing almost to Zero the torque during acceleration and deceleration

extra long life

STARTING THE MOTOR

Self rewinding pull starter; Minimotor takes less power to pull start on the ground or in flight

NOTE : since the end of 1998 we stop the devlopment of electric starter because the TOP 80 is VERY easy to start with manual starter.

GAS TANK

Transparent and easy to fill

Easy to remove and seal; no fumes in the car during transport

ENGINE COOLING

Tough to cool an engine behind your back; two-stroke engines need to be reliably cooled

TOP 80  Minimotor is AIR COOLED with a fan

More power, less noise, reliable, constant power, less oil in mixture.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Light and simple, fits in your hand comfortably.  Weight only 114 grams !  Easy to set for your size also with winter gloves.

Is not possible to push the throttle control accidentally and suddenly accelerate the motor. This is a significant safety factor.

CARBURETOR

Diaphragm-type; allows the engine to work in any position; petrol is not spilled, either during flight or transport. Easy to adjust.

On request you can have a basin carburetor and a suction. It uses less fuel, optimized for competitions.

OPTIONS

throttle control for left hand

transport box

115

125

propeller

cm

2 blades 115

2 blades 125

empty weight

Kg

18,5 harness included

engine

carburetor

Diaphragm Walbro, or basin Dell'Orto

dimensions

cm

cm

125 x 125 x 75

135 x 135 x 75

reducible to h 75 x 40 x 40 

static thrust

Kg

47

52

climb rate **

m/s

2,2

2,5

consumption in level flight **

l / h

2

<   2

max. pilot weight

Kg

90

110

frame

strong aluminum alloy, ergal and fiberglass

fuel capacity

l

11,5

11,5

Range

3 Hours 

more than 4 hours