Goodwin Buckshot

The Goodwin Buckshot is an American powered parachute that was designed and produced by FL Goodwin of Phoenix, Arizona and introduced in 1998.^[1]

The aircraft was distributed by Paraborne Aviation of Kissimmee, Florida.^[1] The Buckshot is out of production.

Design and development[]

The aircraft was designed as a US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles two-seat trainer. It features a parachute-style high-wing, two seats in side-by-side configuration, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The standard engines supplied were the 45 hp (34 kW) 2si 460F-45 and the 45 hp (34 kW) Zenoah G-50 engine, although any light two-cylinder, two-stroke engine can be used.^[1]

The aircraft is built from bolted-together anodized aluminum tubing to save weight. Inflight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has tiller-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear does not incorporate suspension and the aircraft relies on large tundra tires to provide this.^[1]

Specifications (Buckshot)[]

Data from Cliche^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Empty weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 13.5 U.S. gallons (51 L; 11.2 imp gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × 2si 460F-45 twin cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 45 hp (34 kW)

Performance

• Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)

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