Adventure S series

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The '''Adventure S series''' is a family of [[France|French]] [[paramotor]]s that was designed and produced by [[Adventure SA]] of [[Méré, Yonne]] for [[powered paragliding]]. Now out of production, when they were available the aircraft were supplied complete and ready-to-fly.<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 62. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>

==Design and development==
The S series (for Simonini) was designed as a heavier and higher-powered series, to comply with the US [[FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles]] rules and the European microlight rules. It features a [[paraglider]]-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single {{convert|25|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Simonini Racing]] engine in [[pusher configuration]] with a 2.4:1 ratio [[reduction drive]], driving a {{convert|115|to|130|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} diameter wooden, fixed pitch propeller. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.<ref name="WDLA04"/>

The aircraft is built from [[aluminium]] tubing, with a nylon seat and harness. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==Variants==
;S3
:Initial version, powered by a single {{convert|25|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Simonini Racing]] engine<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;S4
:Follow-on version, also powered by a single {{convert|25|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Simonini Racing engine<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==References==
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{{Adventure SA aircraft}}
[[Category:Adventure SA aircraft|A series]]
[[Category:French ultralight aircraft 2000–2009]]
[[Category:Single-engine aircraft]]
[[Category:Paramotors]]