The Revolution has been designed by Mike Campbell-Jones. His history in the development of powergliders that exclusively use Reflex wing sections, coupled with his experience in Microlight aircraft and glider design, means that the Revolution wing benefits from a wealth of knowledge that spans over 28 years, back to the early days of hang-gliding.

Although the Revolution wing has been designed to fly like a conventional paraglider, the reflex wing section means that it has an elevator built into its shape. The wing no longer completely dependents on payload as its only source of stability, It maintains its own attitude in pitch, rising and falling through thermals and turbulence, whilst remaining stable above the pilot’s head, requiring minimal control input.

The trimmer system allows you to raise the rear of the airfoil, effectively reducing the chord and surface area by some 30%, giving the wing a higher wing loading and increased speed without changing the angle of attack. The centre of pressure also moves forward adding further to the pitch stability.

This redistribution of loading gives the wing exceptional tuck-resistance and increases the working aspect ratio the result is a faster, more efficient wing under power and at speed, much like a traditional powered aircraft.

When requiring more lift at lower speeds, the rear section can be trimmed down to restore a fully flapped airfoil, the Revolution changes its characteristics, becoming closer to a conventional paraglider with smooth sporty handling, short slow take offs and steep climb outs. So like having two wings in one.

The Revolution’s strength and durability has been achieved through careful choice of modern materials and innovative design. All materials from which it is constructed are batched and every stage in its manufacture can be traced to a named operator and checker.

The top and bottom surfaces are made from the hardwearing Porsha-Marine NCV, 44 and 37gm respectively. The wing tips, leading and trailing edges are reinforced using a mix of load tape and Mylar.

The semi-closed leading edge improves the air-dynamics, whilst stabilizing lateral movement between surfaces, giving it a more solid/rigid feel once in the air.

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