Sky
Series Specifications
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Series
of Powered Parachute Wings
<> December 2001 |
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Designed
by |
Manufactured
by |
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Quantum
Parachutes, LLC |
High
Energy Sports, Inc. |
Wing Design Overview:
The
Sky Series parachutes feature a three-dimensional eclectic shaping technique
that brings out the best flight characteristics from several ram-air planforms.
Designed
for easy predictable inflation, smooth transition from the ground
Materials:
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Wing Surfaces |
Zero
Porosity, Treated, Ripstop Nylon Cloth, 1.1 oz/sq yd |
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Ribs <> Leading
Edge |
Zero
Porosity, Treated, Dacron sailcloth, 4 oz/sq yd |
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Ribs <> Body |
Zero
Porosity, Treated, Ripstop Nylon Cloth, 1.1 oz/sq yd |
Reinforcement Tapes |
Nylon tape, 0.38 wide, 200 lbs |
Line Attachment Loops |
Nylon webbing, 0.75 wide, 800 lbs |
SUSPENSION LINES |
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Upper |
Double Braided; Spectra core, Polyester sheath,
400 lbs |
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Lower |
Double Braided; Spectra core, Polyester sheath,
600 lbs |
STEERING LINES |
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Upper |
Double Braided; Spectra core, Polyester sheath,
400 lbs |
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Middle |
Double Braided; Spectra core, Polyester sheath,
600 lbs |
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Lower |
Double Braided; Polyester core, Polyester sheath,
0.19 dia. (5mm), 1200 lbs |
CONNECTOR LINKS |
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Wing to Risers |
Stainless Steel Maillion Rapide # 5 |
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Risers to Vehicle |
Stainless Steel Maillion Rapide # 6 |
Specifications
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Sky Series |
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Model è |
290 |
390 |
430 |
AREA |
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Planiform (sq ft) |
290 |
390 |
430 |
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Projected (sq ft) |
261 |
351 |
387 |
CELLS |
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Total # of Cells |
34 |
34 |
34 |
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# w/Open Leading Edge |
24 |
24 |
24 |
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# w/Close Leading Edge |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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# w/’Cat-Eye’ Leading Edge |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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# Partially Closed |
2 |
2 |
2 |
SPAN |
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Planiform(ft) |
35.1 |
40.7 |
42.7 |
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Projected (ft) |
29.9 |
34.7 |
36.4 |
ASPECT RATIO |
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Planiform |
4.2 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
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Projected |
3.1 |
3.1 |
3.1 |
CHORD |
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Root (ft) |
10.2 |
11.8 |
12.4 |
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Tip (ft) |
2.6 |
3.0 |
3.2 |
SUSPENSION LINES |
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Upper Lines (total) |
128 |
128 |
128 |
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Lower Lines (total) |
52 |
52 |
52 |
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STEERING SYSTEM |
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Standard
Performance Steering (SPS)
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Upper Steering Lines per side / Total |
12/24 |
12/24 |
12/24 |
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Middle Steering lines per side / Total |
3/6 |
3/6 |
3/6 |
High
Performance Steering (HPS)
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Upper Steering Lines per side / Total |
18/36 |
18/36 |
18/36 |
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Middle Steering lines per side / Total |
3/6 |
3/6 |
3/6 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF LINES |
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Standard |
214 |
214 |
214 |
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High Performance |
226 |
226 |
226 |
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Wing Weight without risers (lbs) |
15.5 |
18.7 |
20.5 |
CONNECTOR LINKS |
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Stainless Steel Maillion Rapide |
#5 |
#5 |
#5 |
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# of Links per side / Total |
4/8 |
4/8 |
4/8 |
RISERSUpper Attachment Points per Side/Total |
4/8 |
4/8 |
4/8 |
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WARNING:
SKY SERIES WINGS MUST BE USED WITH RISERS THAT HAVE BEEN CONFIGURED FOR
YOUR VEHICLE. THESE RISERS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE
OR WING. |
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Gross Recommended Powered Parachute Flying Weights |
4/8 |
4/8 |
4/8 |
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Minimum (lbs) |
350 |
510 |
560 |
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Optimum (lbs) |
490 |
660 |
730 |
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Maximum (lbs) |
750 |
1000 |
1100 |
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Maximum Ground Winds (mph) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
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Maximum
Crosswind Angle |
15° |
15° |
15° |