Paramania
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Predecessor | Reflex Wings Ltd, Eagle Flight Factory |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Mike Campbell-Jones |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mike Campbell-Jones (founder) |
| Products | Powered paragliding wings (Paramania GTS, GTX, Revo, Rokit), paramotors |
Overview
Paramania is a UK-based aircraft manufacturer headquartered in London. Established around 1994 by Mike Campbell-Jones, a powered paraglider competition pilot and designer of light aircraft, the company initially started operations in Wales before moving to France. Paramania is renowned for its development and production of reflex wings tailored specifically for powered paragliding. This innovation was the result of extensive research and development, numerous prototype iterations, and thousands of hours of rigorous testing. The introduction of the reflex wing revolutionized paramotoring and paragliding by enabling enhanced speed and stability within a ‘soft wing’ design. This breakthrough has even led some to describe these wings as ‘rigid wings’ due to their significantly improved safety compared to traditional paragliders.
In addition to pioneering the reflex wing technology, Campbell-Jones also designed paramotors compliant with US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles regulations as well as the European microlight standards.
Originally founded by Campbell-Jones, Paramania faced rising production costs in the UK, prompting a partnership with Dudek Paragliding located in Bydgoszcz, Poland, to manufacture paragliders including the signature Reflex wing.
Before this collaboration, Campbell-Jones' designs were produced and distributed through Reflex Wings Ltd and Eagle Flight Factory.
Further partnerships with companies such as Ozone Paragliders, GIN Paragliders, and several others contributed to the widespread adoption of reflex wing profiles across the industry.
By 2015, Paramania had concentrated its efforts exclusively on designing and manufacturing wings for powered paragliding. The product lineup at that time included the Paramania GTS, GTX, Revo, and tandem Rokit wings.
Thanks to Mike Campbell-Jones' innovation, the reflex wing profile for ram-air paragliders significantly enhanced flight safety and stability. This advancement made flying paramotors more accessible and secure for a broader audience, playing a crucial role in boosting the popularity and acceptance of powered paragliding.
Today, reflex wing designs have become standard among nearly all paraglider manufacturers, particularly favored in paramotor and speed flying applications.
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramania Vortex | 2002 | paramotor | |
| Paramania Reflex | 2002 | powered paraglider wing | |
| Paramania Action | 2004 | powered paraglider wing | |
| Paramania GTS | powered paraglider wing | ||
| Paramania GTX | powered paraglider wing | ||
| Paramania Revo | powered paraglider wing | ||
| Paramania Rokit | powered paraglider wing | ||
| Paramania Fusion | powered paraglider wing |
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