# Canadian Phase I

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The **Canadian Phase I** is a Canadian [powered parachute](/source/Powered_parachute) that was designed and produced by [Canadian Powered Parachutes](/source/Canadian_Powered_Parachutes) of [Vegreville](/source/Vegreville), [Alberta](/source/Alberta), introduced in 2000.[1]

## Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with Canadian [basic ultralight](/source/Basic_ultralight) rules. It features a [parachute](/source/Parachute)-style [high wing](/source/High_wing) made from rip-stop [nylon](/source/Nylon), two seats in [tandem](/source/Tandem) accommodation, [tricycle landing gear](/source/Tricycle_landing_gear) and a single 64 hp (48 kW) [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine in [pusher configuration](/source/Pusher_configuration).[1]

The aircraft is built from bolted-together [aluminium](/source/Aluminium) tubing. Inflight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has lever-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear incorporates shock absorber-type suspension. The standard canopy supplied was the Quantum Advantage High Performance of 500 sq ft (46 m2) area. This canopy provides a cruise speed of 30 to 35 mph (48 to 56 km/h) and a payload of 510 lb (230 kg). A larger canopy of 550 sq ft (51 m2) that provides a slower cruise speed of 25 to 30 mph (40 to 48 km/h), a slower stall speed, a higher rate of climb and a payload of 610 lb (280 kg) was also available.[1]

Factory optional equipment included a windshield, snow skis for winter operations, electric starting, a canopy-monitoring mirror and an [agricultural aircraft](/source/Agricultural_aircraft) kit.[1]

## References

1. Cliche, Andre: *Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide* 8th Edition, page D-5. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4

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