PARAPLANE Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: superlight flying vehicles. SUBSTANCE: paraplane has canopy 1 of aerodynamic profile, which upper 2 and lower 3 surfaces are made of airtight material. Spar 4 is produced rigid over entire span of canopy 1 and is located in its front edge. Members 5, 6 forming aerodynamic profile of canopy 1 are installed on upper 2 and lower 3 surfaces with provision for change of angle of attack of central and cantilever parts of canopy independent of each other. Suspension system of pilot is equipment with two controlling bell-cranks positioned on both sides of pilot which arms carry shroud lines. EFFECT: increased safety of pilot at start and in flight. 10 cl, 11 dwg