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Wing

The lifting part of a paraglider, connected to the pilot by lines and risers.

Also known as

  • canopy standard term
  • paraglider standard term

Terms and slang labels apply to this language. Usage may differ in other languages.

What it means

Its fabric canopy forms an aerofoil in flight. Pilots also use glider when referring to the complete paraglider.

Example in context

I laid out my wing at takeoff.

Sources and review

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