The Barnstormer was first introduced in 1998 and is designed for the single-seat, Part 103 machine. It is a 400 SQ FT wing that is a blast to fly. It has very crisp turns, yet it is very easy to inflate and has an excellent climb rate.

Performance Specifications:

Lots of people ask us for the performance specifications of our wings so they can make an educated decision on what to buy. We have always hesitated to offer information like this. In reality, the performance specs of most wings have been influenced more by marketing hype than accurate data. What we prefer to do is try to understand what you are looking for in your new wing. We do this by asking a few questions. What wing do you currently fly, your likes and dislikes, and what you expect out of the new wing. We will then try to steer you towards the wing that will meet your requirements. We can also provide a “Demo” canopy for you to fly, should you choose our wing. You wouldn’t buy a car without test-driving it first would you?

Technical Data Sheet

Fabric Type: Silicone coated 1.1 oz. ripstop nylon
Treated with Dupont “Solar Max”, for greater UV resistance

Reinforcing Tapes:
3/8" MIL-T-5038 200 lb. min. breaking strength
1/2" nylon 200 lb. min. breaking strength
3/8" nylon 150 lb. min. breaking strength

Line Attachment Tapes:
3/4" MIL-W-4088 600 lb. min. breaking strength

Threads:
Size E MIL-T-7807 8.5 lb. min. breaking strength
Size F MIL-T-7807 11 lb. min. breaking strength

Suspension Lines/ Upper Control Lines:
Polyethylene “Spectra” - 825 lb. Tensile strength (upper)

Lower Control Lines - (red lines)
Polyester - 1,000 lb. Tensile strength

Description:
The canopy consists of: 11 cells or chambers with Mylar stiffeners sewn to the leading edge of the ribs, 12 loaded ribs, 11 non loaded ribs, 2 stabilizers, 12 ea A, B, C and D lines, 2 ea. AX, BX, CX, DX, E, F lines, 12 upper control lines, 2 lower control lines (red lines).

Canopy Shape and Construction Method:
Rectangular shape with 11 top skins, 11 bottom skins, 2 stabilizers.

Flight Performance Data:

Speed Range - 26 to 30 mph.

Ascent Rate -
Depends on the weight suspended, the horsepower of the engine and thrust produced by the prop.

Descent Rate -
Minimum 10 feet per second @ what weight
Maximum 13 feet per second @ what weight
With a properly executed flare 0 to 4 feet per second

Canopy Size - 400 Sq. Ft./ 46.44 sq. M.
Chord -11.43 Ft. / 3.48 M.
Span - 28.59 Ft. / 8.71 M.

-Reduce all weight by 2% per 1000 ft (300M) landing elevation
-Reduce all weight by an additional 1% for every 3º C (5º F) above standard day temperature, which is 15º C (59º F) at sea level.

Wing Loading:
This is at the discretion of the machine manufacturer. Wing loading in this instance is defined as the maximum impact of the machine at landing without sustaining major damage to the vehicle, pilot or passenger. It also should not decrease the ascent rate or increase the descent rate beyond the comfort zone of the pilot and passenger.