ptwizz Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I've just bought my first wing, an Ozone Indy Large. In many topics on this forum, wings are referred to by thier area. The Indy specifications give two values for area, flat (i.e. total area as measured on a single plane) and projected (the area normal to the ground plane when inflated). Which is it normal to use? Am I flying a 26m or a 30m wing? Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Flat area is the one used for size description, so 30m2. Where are you in the recommended weight range? Usually thought of as good to be in the top half. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1buell_wl Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I've just bought my first wing, an Ozone Indy Large.In many topics on this forum, wings are referred to by thier area. The Indy specifications give two values for area, flat (i.e. total area as measured on a single plane) and projected (the area normal to the ground plane when inflated). Which is it normal to use? Am I flying a 26m or a 30m wing? Pete. you are flying a 29.70m wing (flat area) Projected Area - The area of the planform of a paraglider as the paraglider is in flight, or inflated, measured in square meters (m2). This is generally not used as a size reference for pilots but important Flat Area - The planform of a paraglider as it is lied out flat on the ground. Measured in square meters (m2). This is the general reference used for pilots Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks for the replies - all is clear. Alan - I'm 115 kg clip-in weight with motor but no fuel - Ozone's website gives two sets of weight figures: 1) Weight range 95-110kg 2) Recommended weight range 95-135kg. That puts me either over the top or smack in the middle. Pete Bailey 175 Ozone Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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