I have yet to talk with anyone with a top 80 that has used avgas long term without issues. American pattern, smooth cut round files allow even, gradual metal removal for an outstanding finish. The new 2007 miniplane frame allows the use of the proven psf system or as an option the new revolutionary abm system with pivot arms using a mid attachment point, in order to keep an excellent degree of stability, and at the same time allows for active pilot weight shift. The top 80 engine is made to use a semisynthetic 2stroke oil mixed at 2% 50. Note that poor performance, poor idle, weak top end, etc. It has been downloaded 78 times by fellow modelers from around the world. If you replace your spark plugs every 25 hours, your miniplane will run the best. Miniplane paramotor, miniplane powered paraglider, top 80 motor the lightest paramotor available.
It is today appreciated as the industry standard and most often copied by other manufacturers world wide. Jan 14, 2011 hi all, first post, but have been lurking for awhile, reading, studying etc. Aircraft data n25p, 1966 smith dsa1 miniplane cn hcp2. Jun 20, 2011 this is the mini plane top 80 running on the 18th of june. Top80 engine the light weight top80 engine is manufactured by the same company that makes the miniplane. Available in several different diameters to handle a variety of jobs. See our fuel tips page for more information about what fuel to use. The top 80 is an italian single cylinder, 2stroke aircraft engine designed and produced by per il volo for powered paragliding.
The owners manual and general information about mini, for example on technology, are available on the internet. Purchased while i waited for my current miniplane to be delivered, which was delayed due to the tsunami. I am after some advice on buying my first paramotor, residing in nz does not give me much of a marke. The top 80 motor has proven itself over time, and is powerful enough for even the heavier pilots, up to 220 lbs on an efficient glider. Apr 23, 2020 miniseries and tv movies were bigger, badder and better in the 80 s. What is the recommended oil and fuel mix for a miniplane top80. I use this motor for tandem instructional flights, carrying passengers up to 180 lbs along with myself 145 lbs. Aug 22, 20 hi, i am selling my second miniplane top 80 as its not required. Per il volo invented and produced the first harness attachment system to feature high hookin points with low jbar distance bars, the psf system always innovating in the ways that matter most, the miniplane abm low hang point frame has the new revolutionary abm system with pivot arms using a mid attachment point.
Miniplane psf paramotor, featuring the top 80 engine. Available in either the m 115cm prop or l 125cm prop. Miniplane top 80 paramotor sold by peak to peak paragliding. More fuel tips can be found here on the southwest airsports website. The sharp edges on a new spark plug help the intensity and strength of the spark discharge. I am a pg2 rated pilot and i am about to embark on the conversion to ppg. Miniplane top 80 paramotor psf in 1996 per il volo invented and produced the first harness attachment system to feature high hookin points with low jbar distance bars, called the psf system. Again, the curved portions of the belt four of them together complete an entire circle and account for 20.
The abm version is only available on frame sizes l and l1. Experts that have test flown this system agree that it allows great weight shift ability without the instability found on. The top 80 was developed specifically for the per il volo miniplane, which was introduced in 1989. Because the top80 has been around for so long, many are familiar with it and know its issues, which are a fact of life for all paramotor engines. Yes its great stuff for larger motors as i stated in a few posts, i burn it in my mz 34. Designed for light weight as the overall consideration, the engine weighs 10 kg 22. The plan can be automatically sized to either the paper dimensions, or the printable area. Pilots with previous paragliding experience will usually prefer the abm harness system as it most closely resembles the free flying weighshift sensations. About the dsa1 smith miniplane plan this plan is 723. Open the release valve by rotating the handle counterclockwise one full turn. The miniplane paramotor has been a standard of the industry for over 25 years. Paragliding exploring tour operator to italy and spain. Miniplane glidersports paramotoring, skydiving, training. Save on video accessories sold by bhphoto click here to see the full list.
Miniplane paramotor, miniplane powered paraglider, top 80. Miniplane top 80 for sale general paramotor discussion. Then you must see fargo, the winner of both golden globe and emmy award this year. The per il volo top 80 is an italian single cylinder, twostroke aircraft engine designed and produced by per il volo of galliera veneta for powered paragliding. Avgas is simply not suitable for the top80 or any small cc, high revving 2stroke engine. This model of the miniplane top 80 incorporates the abm system with pivot arms using a mid attachment point, in order to keep an excellent degree of stability, and at the same time allows for active pilot weight shift. The new miniplane frame allows the use of the proven psf system or as an option the new revolutionary abm system with pivot arms using a mid attachment point, in order to keep an excellent degree of stability, and at the same time allows for active pilot weight shift. Miniplane top 80 abm paramotor peak to peak paragliding.
The engine uses fancooling and a walbro 24 diaphragm or dellorto 17. The integrated owners manual can be displayed on the control display. Avgas is engineered for old style aircraft engines with low compression but more importantly it is designed to have a vey low. Panasonic deals overview page at adorama, amazon, bestbuy, bhphoto. Miniplane ireland is online store for top 80 paramotors and spares, digifly flight instruments and icom radios.
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