[1] The TZ-1 ParaFlyer was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg).
The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 115 lb (52 kg) and was marketed as the lightest powered parachute design available.
It features a 365 sq ft (33.9 m2) parachute-style wing single-place accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 22 hp (16 kW) Zenoah G-25 engine in pusher configuration.
In flight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.
With full fuel of 3 U.S. gallons (11 L; 2.5 imp gal) the payload for the pilot and baggage is 247 lb (112 kg).