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So, why a 4 stroke???

4 stroke engines are inherently more reliable than 2 strokes. This allows you to fly with greater confidence in the knowledge that your journey will not be cut short.
2 strokes, unavoidably allow a great proportion of un burnt fuel to escape into the exhaust. This greatly reduces efficiency and adds to environmental pollution.
4 strokes produce their peak power lower down the rpm range than 2 strokes and as a result produce less engine noise.
A typical 4 stroke will be heavier than an equivalently powered 2 stroke but we believe the other benefits of the 4 stroke make this issue only a minor down-side.
There is no pre-mixing of fuel and oil required with a 4 stroke and neither is there the need to tweak the carb for smooth running prior to every flight.
Generally, 2 stroke engines are cheaper than 4 strokes. Primarily this is because they are of a much simpler design. Our modified industrial 4 stroke engines are actual cheaper than many other 4 strokes and the majority of 2 stroke engines.

The engine modifications and propellor fitment should be well within the realms of anybody with a half decent workshop/garage set up. No special or expensive tools required either. I can however supply at a reasonable cost to you, a throttle unit and/or a complete chassis if you don't think your skills are up to it or you don't have access to welding equipment. Just click on the shop page for more information on purchasing options. Currently unavailable.

What's it all about???

The principal aim that underlined the 'Eggmotor' development was the need for a simple, reliable and above all, affordable paramotor. You can use an industrial engine that is designed for dirty building sites and horrendous abuse and then transform it into an engine that makes your homebuilt eggmotor quite possibly the only 'no nonsense' paramotor available. Fulfill your ambitions, build one and take flight, there was never a better time.

Made to order...

Please Note: I will not accept responsibility for the quality of your own creation, nor for it’s use. You, as the builder/pilot are solely responsible for your own actions regarding the construction and use of any machine built and/or flown with the aid of information gathered from this web site.

Engine: Pull-Start 196cc 4-stroke petrol.

Power: upto 14hp @ 5,500rpm.

Thrust: upto 40kg. (Static)

Engine Weight: approx. 15kg.

Total Weight: 18kg - 22kg. (Dry)

Max. Pilot Weight: 75kg. (85kg on modern wing*)

Propellor: 34" X 10" laminated wood.

Chassis: 25mm steel tubing.

Endurance: Over 2 hours. (Cruising)

Climb Rate: ??? - ???fpm. (Awaiting data)

Harness: APCO paramotor type works best.

*Ideally, not a 'reflex' type wing.