Leading edge
The front edge of the wing, where the airflow meets the canopy and the cell openings sit.
What it means
The cell openings along the leading edge inflate the wing and hold the aerofoil shape. It is usually stiffened with plastic rods, so it is handled with care when packing. A collapse folds part of the leading edge, whereas the trailing edge at the back is the part moved by the brakes.
Example in context
I always lay the leading edge out neatly so the rods don't get bent.
Sources and review
- Ozone Rush 3 – pilot manual (EN) (opens in a new tab)
- Mac Para Eden 7 – user manual (EN), hosted by DHV (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o výbavě (opens in a new tab)
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