Eco-Friendly
Our biggest motive was to create a product line that is more environmentally friendly than any engine powered recreational aircraft on the world.
Propane does just that - it is still easy to use, readily available and a cheap fuel source.
Even our gasoline version Green Eagles consumes up to 75% less fuel than aircraft with the same power to weight ratio.
The engineering of our Propane Green Eagle was complex as no one had a system for liquid vapor versus liquid withdrawal like you see on farm equipment and forklifts. Liquid vapor is a low pressure system very safe and is used by over 50 million Americans to cook with or weekend BBQs with an outstanding safety record.
Previous liquid vapor systems were for stationary objects like a BBQ grills not a mobile machine such as an aircraft or airboat. At first it required special baffle tanks to keep liquid out of the engine. But we worked around that. DFX 61 - 61 in3 engine
We present the World’s First Propane Powered Paraglider that will deliver years of great use.
Utilizing propane solved the fuel-air mixture issues for high altitude flyers as it is not altitude sensitive. One of our goals with designing a delivery system is that the craft would not allow liquid into the engine causing a stall. By creating a delivery system that worked successfully for vapor withdrawal, we are able to present a product to you that can be fueled by a standard propane bottle - from one pound Coleman bottles to the standard 20 pound bottles at a local store.
Eco-Friendly Propane Benefits
• Propane cuts emissions of toxins and carcinogens like benzene and toluene by up to 96 percent, compared to gasoline, according to studies by the Southwest Research Institute
• Propane exhaust creates 80% less smog producing less hydrocarbons than gasoline according to studies by the Southwest Research Institute
• Propane will not ignite when combined with air until source of ignition reaches 940° F vs. gasoline at 495° F (Associated Info Tech, May 2003) – making propane much safer should a leak arise
• Faster cold starting as propane is 110 Octane
• The Propane Green Eagle has cheaper operation cost, quieter, more reliable and environmentally friendly
• Green Eagle’s fuel per hour is one gallon or less depending on flying habits; the closest two-stroke uses up to three gallons of high test fuel per hour with an additional oil mix
• The propane Green Eagle will not spill gasoline on you or the environment
• Propane gas is non-toxic and produces minimal emissions
• Propane is not harmful to soil or water (National Propane Gas Assoc., 2008)
• Propane emits less greenhouse gas emissions than Gasoline, diesel, and electricity in many applications (Energetics, 2007)
• Propane is an approved alternative fuel recognized by the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005
• Compared to gasoline, propane yields 12 percent less carbon dioxide, about 20 percent less nitrous oxide, and as much as 60 percent less carbon monoxide. (World LP Gas Association, January 2003, and California Energy Commission, January 2003)
• Over 220 lbs of thrust at only 2,900 RPMS on the propane engine
• Comes with highly modified oil and air cooled reliable 4 stroke engine the new DFX61.
• Basic maintenance (oil change and plugs) is every 100 hours vs. a 300 hour rebuild (TBO) for many expensive 2 stroke engines.
• Our Propane Green Eagle is not altitude sensitive unlike any carbureted 2 stroke engines.
• The Green eagle is ¼ the cost per hour to fly vs. its two-stroke competitors
• Use of propane fuel extends the life of the Green Engine by 60%
• Propane allows for longer storage than gasoline and does not contaminate the carburetor
• Propane has a 270:1 expansion ratio that instantly delivers 110 octane to your engine comparable to fuel injected engines enabling a fast throttle response.
• The engine is much more tolerant to cold temperatures when using propane
As you can see these are some of the reasons to use Propane. Order your freedom today
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