Summit 2

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::summary American powered parachute ::

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Field	Value
name	Summit 2
image	File:ASAP Summit II Powered parachute C-IHBK 12.JPG
aircraft_type	Powered parachute
national_origin	United States
manufacturer	Aircraft Sales and Parts
Summit Aerosports
status	In production
number_built	250 (February 2005)
introduction	1999
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Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as a two-seat trainer, or as an amateur-built aircraft. It features a parachute-style high-wing, two-seats-in-tandem, tricycle landing gear and a single 64 hp Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration. The 65 hp Hirth 2706, 50 hp Rotax 503, 80 hp Rotax 912 and the 60 hp HKS 700E engines are factory options.

The aircraft is built from a combination of 6061-T6 aluminium, 4130 steel and stainless steel tubing. The canopy is attached to the carriage at four points, instead of the more conventional two points, to improve stability. In flight steering is accomplished via rail-mounted sliding foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. Steering is via a 2:1 ratio system of pulleys that reduce the force required and increase control authority. The lack of pivoting control bars allows cockpit fairings to be fitted. On the ground the aircraft has lever-controlled nosewheel steering. The aircraft is factory supplied in the form of an assembly kit that requires 20–30 hours to complete.

Specifications (Summit 2)

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|crew=one |capacity=one passenger |length m= |length ft=10 |length in=4 |length note= |span m= |span ft= |span in= |span note= |height m= |height ft=6 |height in=4 |height note=to top of propeller guard |wing area sqm= |wing area sqft=550 |wing area note= |aspect ratio= |airfoil= |empty weight kg= |empty weight lb=310 |empty weight note= |gross weight kg= |gross weight lb=950 |gross weight note=when fitted with a Mustang S-550 rectangular canopy |fuel capacity=10 u.s.gal |more general= Powerplant

|eng1 number=1 |eng1 name=Rotax 582 |eng1 type=twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled aircraft engine |eng1 kw= |eng1 hp=64

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Performance

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|max speed kmh= |max speed mph= |max speed kts= |max speed note= |cruise speed kmh= |cruise speed mph=26 |cruise speed kts= |cruise speed note=with a square canopy |stall speed kmh= |stall speed mph= |stall speed kts= |stall speed note= |never exceed speed kmh= |never exceed speed mph= |never exceed speed kts= |never exceed speed note= |range km= |range miles= |range nmi= |range note= |endurance= |ceiling m= |ceiling ft= |ceiling note= |g limits= |roll rate= |glide ratio=4:1 |climb rate ms= |climb rate ftmin=400 |climb rate note= |time to altitude= |sink rate ms= |sink rate ftmin= |sink rate note= |lift to drag= |wing loading kg/m2= |wing loading lb/sqft= |wing loading note= |power/mass= |thrust/weight= |more performance= |avionics=

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References

References

1. Downey, Julia: ''2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 52. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
2. Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page D-16. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. {{ISBN. 0-9680628-1-4
3. [[Summit Aerosports]]. (2012). "Why a Summit Powered Parachute?".
4. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 86. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
5. [[Summit Aerosports]]. (2012). "Summit 2 Specifications".
6. Bernard, Mary and Suzanne B. Bopp: ''Summit Aerosports: Summit 2, Steel Breeze and Mini Breeze'', Kitplanes, Volume 29, Number 12, December 2012, page 27-28. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851

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