Race Chassis

Designed Features

Paramotor

Air Conception

Air Conception

Materials

T9 Titanium. 3K Carbon. 420D Diamond Ripstop.

Only the best

Simplicity

Balance. Power. Harmony.

Design

Webbing strapped fuel tank is secure and proven safe even during crash testing.

Bolted tanks using moulded inserts can rip from plastic during an accident, causing a hole spilling fuel creating a danger of fire.

Heel prop protection beam, providing structure and safety. Protecting the pilot from the prop tips.

Beyond 90degree frame angle forming a strong

re-inforced triangle side to the chassis. The angle also makes for a very stable machine on the ground.

A single frame join on the side, made from full titanium. Creates a silky smooth edge for fast effective launching, not snagging lines, no flexible plastic join. Strong and effortless. A perfect fit that will last for years.

Simple basic velcro closure. Light weight, easily replaced, works in the cold or the heat. Plastic frame clips can be hard to do, and even break in the cold.

Permanent riveted netting, always attached. Secure, fast to rig up, not fiddly to assemble. Easily repaired with a few knots if ever needed. Replaceable.

Safe Dynamic Strong

High over the shoulder pull starter. Easier pull down to start engine.

Supported carbon tube and dyneema line attached. Light, strong, easily replaced.

Load dispersing weight shift, graded bolts, double thread, titanium.

Air Conception Harness 2.1kg with carbon seat board.

Titanium Weight Shift Arms.

Standard or ACRO

Fuel tank choices.

9 litre soft tank. 15 or 11 litre lightened plastic tank.

/

Proven tough an reliable the AirConception engines are a lightweight powerhouse not to be confused with anything else on the market.

AirConception features in  more detail

Other Features

How does weight affect performance?

Engines

Titanium

Carbon

Weight dictates everything, there are huge benefits and advantages to loosing the kilograms. Combined with our aerodynamic seating position and narrow profile tube we gain in performance over traditional paramotor designs.

Here we aim to explain the smaller details that make Air Conception paramotors unique. It is the attention to detail and the easily overlooked smaller things that add up to make an excellent package.

Titanium is 40% lighter than steel, it is stronger than steel or alloy, it is corrosion resistant has anti-fatigue properties, it is also resistant to bending or breaking.


Titanium anti-fatigue properties are a great characteristic for paramotors due to our unique vibration requirements, a paramotor is suspended from the paraglider and with no contact on the ground it has no point to absorb vibration. Other metals fatigue over time and this can lead to cracks.


Corrosion resistant another great feature as a titanium paramotor will look good for years to come, no rust, no cracks, no pealing paint, holding onto its good looks and its residual value.


The Air Conception race frame is made from 16mm low profile high grade 9 titanium for the absolute best performance available.

3K Carbon Fiber Spars.


Carbon is extremely versatile material, very light weight and in tube form it can be made via different layups to be flexible or stiff or a combination of the two depending on the users requirements. Carbon can be custom made to many shapes and this can get expensive and very bespoke, not something ideal for the paramotor owner. Carbon is not very abrasive resistant and will scratch easily, not ideal for a paramotor chassis or outer frame section as it will look tired, old and used very quickly.


Air Conception use carbon in one of its few readily available cost effective forms. Straight tube. It provides our frames with strong and lightweight spars, they are not in contact with the ground and remain looking good and strong for years to come. A quality part with a low replacement cost. Ideal for the long term ownership of an Air Conception.

The aerodynamic 18kg race edition vs a standard 30kg PPG.  A wing carrying an 80Kg pilot and 18Kg of paramotor will need to produce 98Kg of lift to maintain level flight. Using a 30Kg paramotor increases the lift needed to 110Kg.  If the L/D ratio of the wing is 5:1. The 98Kg of lift results in 19.6kg of drag, while the 110Kg lift results in 22Kg drag. A pilot in an Air Conception race edition produces about 5Kg of drag, whilst a pilot sitting up with a standard more bulky paramotor produced 12Kg of Drag. To calculate  total we add the 2 numbers 19.6 + 5 = 24.6kg of drag for the Air Conception pilot, or 34Kg for a heavier unit. The heavier unit will need to provide 9.4Kg more thrust to maintain level flight compared to the Air Conception. As a result the Air Conception gives improved fuel economy & an improved climb rate.

How does Air Conception manage weight loss without compromising strength

Many items have been chosen or manufactured to reduce weight yet remain strong and functional.


Even the fuel tank uses a unique plastic formula specially manufactured for Air Conception has a 40% weight reduction of a standard tank while remaining strong and robust. The low profile design allows better airflow around the propeller whilst also keeping the mass closer to the pilot. The tank is strapped to the frame which is more secure and lighter than bolts which can strip out during an accident. Safer, stronger, lighter.


Minimalistic frame design keeps the strength where it is needed yet at the same time saves weight where possible. Using high quality grade 9 titanium which is glass bead blasted to give an excellent soft touch finish. Using a higher grade titanium further reduces weight while increasing strength.


Special harness manufactured for Air Conception by SupAir using lighter more exotic fabrics and a carbon seat board, allows for a full seat harness to be made 50% lighter while remaining strong and comfortable.


AirConception manufacture their own engines, these are more reliable and lighter than other engines on the market, east to start with low mass & keeping weight close to the pilot. The Nitro200 is 11.6kg complete with steel exhaust, engine mounts, airbox, spark plug, prop plate and bolts.


Simple fittings have been chosen for ease of use, ease of long term ownership and light weight, as an example the 3 velcro straps, this is a conscious choice, it is light weight, functional simplicity.


Lighter 2 part carbon propeller. Not just any carbon prop, 100% carbon weave on the high aspect e-prop, with a foam core and carbon stringer, these are the most robust carbon props available, they are also the lightest. They aid engine performance and economy, reducing noise and saving grams.


Every gram counted and adds up to make kilograms saved with no compromises made on safety or performance it truly is a win win situation.

A lighter machine has more dynamic thrust in flight which saves fuel making the paramotor more economical allowing you to carry less fuel further compounding the lighter weight power to fuel savings, allowing smaller lighter reserve chutes to be carried again improving everything. Fuel, Thrust, Dynamics & Easy of use.

The Anti-torque is handled by double offset titanium weight shift, these underarm mid height swan neck arms are extra strong double density titanium. Comfortable curved tube and offers good weight shift. The mid height attachment inline with the propeller eliminates the for and aft pitch changes associated with low hang points. Offering a more stable flight yet retaining full weight shift capabilities. These arms are attached to the frame using a graded bolts or titanium bolts with a double lock nut for secure piece of mind. The strong design is such that any leverage on the bolt is longitudinal which is good and correct, not a twisting or scissor action as can be found on some other poorly designed weight shift systems.

Multi sectional frame hoop for easy dismantling and transport. Careful attention has been paid to the ease of assembly and the size of disassembly while remaining strong once assembled. The simple design keeps the netting attached correctly aligned at all times. It is quick and above all easy to assemble, once built up we find power launches are possible from the sturdy titanium hoop. The netting is tensioned using a retaining spring, this allows a small amount of movement while also providing permanent tension and absorption of vibrations. Disassembled the frames section make a small curve that can be tucked beside the motor or stored in the optional padded frame bag.

The sup’air manufactured harness has the option of side mounted reserve chute, for ease of location and carrying your rescue chute. This can be attached left or right and replaces one of the pockets with a zip on rescue pod, so you always have your rescue chute, plus a clear lap for easy launching. An under seat air bag compliments the pilots safety.

The chassis has a reinforced bottom section and a flat base for a stable paramotor that does fall over on the field.

Super light weight powerful engines.


The exhaust uses a sprung bolt system which eliminates the worry of a broken spring entering your prop. Double ball joints removed the risk of cracking exhausts.


Simple robust design allows you to fly free without restriction or rules about limiting full throttle for climbing or flying in different weather. Just fly.


Available as a direct belt drive with smooth wheel belt technology providing slip free belt drive 3x longer than most belt drive engines, optional clutch and electric starter, this is a great option if you like the pros of clutch designs.


Horizontal engine designs, this allow maximum airflow to the engine head and offer perfect cooling environment.


The Nitro 200 is a top of the line design to come from Air Conception at only 11.6kg, it has economy, strength, power and reliability all to its name. Something Nitro owners will know is the linear throttle response as this engine was tuned to deliver a smooth response from the get go.


The Tornado 280 engine is a mix of high power and linear throttle response. The large 268cc capacity and 12.9kg light weight engine puts it in a class all its own with no equal.


All mounted to high efficiency high aspect ratio carbon props.

Weights claimed in the Paramotor world are notorious for being a bit more than a little wayward. Claims like “it feels lighter because it fits well”, “you cant feel the weight because it is so close to your back” often these claims are for paramotors in the 25-30kg range. Average paramotor weight is 27. Average claimed weight is 24kg


Air Conception are different. On the scales with photos & videos. Genuine weights from 18kg. We also have a good close fitting harness from sup’air, with fat shoulder pads, even when adding fuel as our slim fuel tank keeps the weight close. We then carry less fuel due to our correctly tuned engines consuming less fuel.


Air Conception Paramotor can easily average a 10kg weight saving over another paramotor when launching for a 2 hour flight, with less fuel and smaller reserve chute.


Standard 12 litre Fuel tank 1.1kg

AC slim 11.4 litres 800 grams ..... saving 300g

AC fat 15.5 litres 930 grams

AC fabric 9 litres 260 grams ..... saving 820g


Normal carbon or wood Prop 1.1kg

Our 125cm carbon scimitar e-prop 500 grams  ...  saving 600g


average Harness, 3kg

our AC SupAir light harness 2kg ... saving 1kg


average Paramotor frame 6.5kg

AC titanium frame 2.5kg complete with outer hoop, carbon spars & netting ... saving 4kg


standard Engines: 13.6 - 20.8kg

Our Nitro 200 is 11.6kg ... saving 2 - 10+kg


Titanium bolts, titanal carabiners, expanded plastic airbox.









.

Conclusion: Lighter is not only better, it is key element in paramotor design.

Weight Claims

Counting the grams.

Power to weight ratio is a simple way to see the gains.


Nitro 200, 75kg thrust divided by 19kg weight = 3.94

Tornado 280, 92kg thrust divided by 21kg weight = 4.38 which is class leading


Compare this to standard paramotors. An average 130cc, 65 thrust at 26 weight = a power to weight ratio of only 2.5 or average 185-190cc class machine with 75 thrust to 27 weight = 2.77. An average 200cc 76 thrust to 30 weight =2.66.

A 2 year warranty is offered on all Air Conception Paramotors. As Air Conception make their own engines this is also covered under the 2 year warranty.

Warranty

800g

930g

260g

|

|

|

|

Custom

Race v1 shown here

for Race v2 info scroll down

Race v2 Chassis shown above, introduced late 2018 has a number of enhancements over original race chassis.


The Pilot has been raised 100mm, improving comfort with more under arm space, safety with more area below the pilot, improved weight shift with added leverage and thrust related pitch control.


The engine support bars and fuel tank mount have all been set back to accommodate the pilot, this improves flight dynamics by moving the pilot closer to the engine (the mass), improves comfort, reduces transfer of vibration, improves safety, makes the unit feel lighter and more balanced than ever.


Quick Removal weight shift is also included above and improved over the original implementation.


Double heel protection bars for further added pilot safety.


A refinement to frame angle and strategic metal choices make the 2019 Race v2 the lightest and strongest frame to date.


Available in 140cm and 150cm sizes to suit 125-130 & 140cm propellers.

Nitro 200

Tornado 280

more then meets the eye

Race v2