The Sunriser was the first High-Lift wing ever introduced to the Powered Parachute market. First introduced as the PP-500 in 1987 it has gone through several evolutions to make it what it is today, still the highest lift rectangular wing on the market. We currently offer two sizes of the Sunriser, a 500 and a 550 SQ FT model. The Sunriser 500 is designed for the lighter two-place machine and has been the standard for many years. In fact, the Sunriser 500 was the wing of choice in the James Bond movie “The World is Not Enough”. The Sunriser 550 was introduced in 2002, to meet the requirements for the newer, heavier two-place machines or the person who just wants a little extra lift on those warm days. Both the 500/550 have very nice turns and are easy to inflate and launch.

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?

500 Square Foot Sunriser 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: 13 cells or chambers, 12 loaded ribs, 13 non loaded ribs, 2 Inflatable stabilizers, 16 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 13 top skins, 13 bottom skins, 2 inflated 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 - 500 Sq. Ft./ 46.44 sq. M.
Chord - 12.60 Ft. / 3.84 M.
Span - 39.5 Ft. / 12.06 M.

Weight Adjustments For Landing Conditions
-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.

550 Square Foot Sunriser Technical Data Sheet

Fabric Type: Silicone coated 1.1 oz. ripstop nylon

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

Description
The canopy consists of: 13 cells or chambers, 12 loaded ribs, 13 non loaded ribs, 2 Inflatable stabilizers, 18 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 13 top skins, 13 bottom skins, 2 inflated stabilizers.

Flight Performance Data
Speed Range - 26 to 30 mph.

Ascent Rate -
Depends @ what weight is suspended.

Descent Rate -
Minimum 10 feet per second @ what weight
Maximum 13 feet per second @ what weight

Canopy Size -550 Sq. Ft./ 51.12 sq. M.
Chord -13.13 Ft. / 4.01 M.
Span -39.17 Ft. / 11.94 M.
Cell Width - Top 36 _”
Bottom 33”

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.