Speedbar
A foot-operated system that changes the wing’s suspension geometry to increase airspeed.
Also known as
- speed bar standard term
- speed system standard term
- accelerator standard term
Terms and slang labels apply to this language. Usage may differ in other languages.
What it means
It is a control mechanism, not a speed reading. Its travel and setup depend on the wing and harness combination.
Example in context
My harness has a two-step speedbar.
Sources and review
- ADVANCE — WEIGHTLESS: speed system (opens in a new tab)
- ADVANCE — ALPHA 8: flight characteristics (opens in a new tab)
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