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Canadian aircraft manufacturer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Para-Ski International was a Canadian aircraft manufacturer, based in Mascouche, Quebec. The company specialized in the design and construction of powered parachutes.[1][2][3][4]
Company type | Private company |
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Industry | Aerospace |
Founded | 1996 |
Founder | Joe Albanese and Jacques Fleury |
Fate | Out of business circa 2011 |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Powered parachutes |
The company was formed in 1996 by Joe Albanese and Jacques Fleury.[5] The company went out of business in about 2011.
Para-Skis designs have won numerous awards, including the "Ultralight Innovation" award at Sun 'n Fun 1999, the "Best Type Para-Wing" award at Sun 'n Fun 2000, the "Best Flex Wing" award at Oshkosh AirVenture 2000, the "Ultralight Innovation" award at Sun 'n Fun 2002, the "Best Commercial Ultralight Award" at Sun 'n Fun 2003 and the "Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight Award" at Sun 'n Fun 2003.[5]
Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
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Para-Ski XS | powered parachute | ||
Para-Ski VX | powered parachute | ||
Para-Ski Flex | powered parachute | ||
Para-Ski Re-Flex | powered parachute | ||
Para-Ski Freedom 103 | powered parachute | ||
Para-Ski Star-Flex | powered parachute | ||
Para-Ski Top Gun | powered parachute |
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