Dec 29 2007
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Wing Loading Calculator


Enter your EXIT weight:   kgs  lbs

Canopy / Glider - Wing Area:    ft²     

 
Wing Loading:  lbs/ft²   Kg/m²


Loading Guide:

under 1.00 lbs/sqFt = Beginner/Student
0.50 to 1.00 = normal paraglider loading
1.00 to 1.50 lbs/sqFt = Mid Range - Recommended for Intermediate Speed-Flyers
1.00 to 1.50 = normal sky-diving loading
1.50 to 2.00 lbs/sqFt = High Performance - Advanced Speed-Flyers
over 2.00 lbs/sqFt = Extreme - Pro/Expert Speed-Flyers ONLY!!!

EXIT weight = Pilots TOTAL weight including ALL equipment when flying.

 



 




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This seems to be a little

This seems to be a little off... and not working. May want to recheck it.