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Swing,
recognizing the increased popularity of paramotoring, developed a line of
paragliders, known as Powerplay, that are specifically designed for
paramotoring. The Swing Powerplay Sting paraglider is an
extremely popular paraglider for powered paragliding operations and it has
been marketed under several other names such as the Powerplay
Voyager and Powerplay EZ Glider. The Swing Powerplay
Sting is designed with emphasis on
the special needs of paramotor pilots including: ease of
inflation, pitch stability under powered paragliding, and low control
handles for less arm fatigue. The Powerplay Sting is one of the few
paragliders that is certified (by DULV) for powered operations. The
Powerplay Sting, designed and certified in Germany, has its roots in the
extremely popular Swing Arcus wing. With its very broad weight range and its two
certifications (DULV/German Ultralight Association and DHV 1 & DHV1-2),
the Sting is designed for paramotor pilots
who would also like to enjoy free flight without having to get a second wing.
Swing guarantees every glider for either 3 years or 300 flight hours.
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There are two attachment points on each
riser; one upper and one lower. Either the high riser attach points or the low
riser attachment points may
be used depending upon the configuration of the paramotor attach points. Generally, the upper
riser attachment point is used when powered paragliding with a paramotor that is
equipped with high attach points and the lower riser attachment point is utilized when free flying
with a harness with low attach points. Use whichever
set of attachment points suits your paramotor best. It is important that the
pilot ensures that the control handles can be reached easily.
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The rear "D"
risers have an upper and a lower pulley though which the control lines pass. Generally, the upper
pulley is used when free flying with a harness with low riser attach points and the lower pulley is utilized when powered
paragliding with a paramotor with high attach points. The ability to lower the control handles
by using the lower control pulleys increases comfort as the
pilot's arms do not have to be extended well above the head to reach the control
handles.
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The rear "D" risers are equipped with trim
tabs that can be utilized asymmetrically to counter the torque effect of the paramotor.
These also enhance pilot comfort as the pilot does not have to maintain
continuous pressure on the controls to overcome the torque effects. The trim
tabs can also be utilized to vary the configuration of the paraglider wing for
takeoffs and landings in a manner similar to how flaps are utilized on
conventional aircraft.
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The forward "A" risers are spit to
provide additional control of the wing
to the pilot.
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The Sting is fitted with a
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Characteristics:
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Click here to for a
comparison chart
between the Swing Powerplay Sting and other paragliders. For more general
information, technical details, and colors available for the Powerplay Sting, please click
on the links to the
Powerplay web site, and to the
Fly
Products web site. Still more information can be found at the links to the
Sting DHV test
report, and in the Sting (Voyager) Operator's Manual
.pdf file.
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