Design

 
Details matter- it’s worth waiting to get it right.
— Steve Jobs
 
 

Starting with the concept of a hand held wing sail, and going over every single square centimeter,

Velocity has redefined the concept of the hand held wing sail with a revolutionary new design.

 
 
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North Wing not only makes sails for its own line of gliders and motorized weight shift aircraft, but it also does contract stitching for other major brands of ultralight aircraft. The quality of work coming out of their sail loft is unrivaled.

AIRFRAME

This is the structure that supports the entire rig. It needs to be right. Velocity wings draw upon the expertise of those who have hung their lives in the balance high above the ground in hang gliders for this critical component. So much has been learned over the decades about what works, and what doesn’t that it only makes sense to take advantage of this vast body of knowledge.

 

Sail Details

 
 
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LEADING EDGE TUBE

Stiff carbon cloth keeps its shape when under high wind loads.

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NOSE CONE

Fits snugly over the nose joint to provide protection, and streamline airflow.

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RIB/BATTEN POCKETS

Sewn sleeves as found on high performance wings.

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SAIL BODY

Clear XRP race laminate with high tenacity fibers for light weight, minimal stretch and high tear resistance.

 

AIRFRAME DETAILS

Proven aluminum alloys are used to provide a level of stiffness and durability not available elsewhere. All connections and joints are machined on site. No plastic joints or fasteners are used.

 
 
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LEADING EDGE TUBE

A two piece tube with rotating ends makes it possible to “short pack” your wing for travel. The rotating ends allow the wing tips to twist open maintaining a steady angle of attack under load.

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STRUTS

Also called “Y” tubes are held captive at the keel boom with grade aircraft 8 clevis pins. Solid machined fork joints use load tested stainless steel quick pins to connect to the leading edge tube.

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KEEL BOOM

Sturdy aluminum tubing with a single bend maintains superior strength. A single joint held by a detent pin makes for easy separation when needed. Premium quality solid cast jam cleat for out haul.

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RIBS

Also called battens. 7075 T6 aerospace aluminum with factory bent camber. Swiveling ends align with leading edge sweep.

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CROSS TUBE

A brilliant two piece system with a Delron ball joint and sliding keeper tube makes set up and take down a breeze.

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SPROGS

Also called washout tubes.These extend out towards the trailing edge (perpendicular to the leading edge tube) and serve to prevent pitch diversion when the angle of attack becomes too steep. Think of them as your safety protectors when the tip starts to dive. They are spring held and fold easily into the velcro keeps located on the sail’s leading edge pocket when not in use.

 

Contact Us

Give us a call: +1(401)366-2667

Shoot us an E-mail: velocitywingsails@gmail.com

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