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SWING's paramotor brand POWERPLAY has developed the SCORPIO, the new reflex wing.

The Scorpio can be launched perfectly even in 0-wind or variable wind because it has little tendency to overshoot.The Scorpio can be flown easily and very dynamically. Fuel economy and its high speed range make the sporty Scorpio suitable for all advanced recreational pilots who enjoy flying cross-country, or those who are considering the idea of entering competitions to match themselves against other pilots.

Advanced PPG pilots can look forward to new levels in stability, agility and speed. SWING's paramotor brand POWERPLAY has developed the SCORPIO, the new reflex wing, and tested it according to the most exacting of considerations. In charge of this was multiple German champion and record holder Peter Schulz, who followed every step of development extremely carefully and thus had considerable input into the development of the SCORPIO.

The Scorpio can be launched perfectly even in 0-wind or variable wind because it has little tendency to overshoot. The pilot must hold the canopy slightly at its vertex. Once in its element, the Scorpio can be flown easily and very dynamically. Fuel economy and its high speed range make the sporty Scorpio suitable for all advanced recreational pilots who enjoy flying cross-country, or those who are considering the idea of entering competitions to match themselves against other pilots.

The SCORPIO incorporates all of the latest technologies in paraglider development such as:

Leading edge reinforced using nylon wires, giving perfect aerodynamic performance;
3D-shaping and hybrid lines
"ring reefing" system and stabiliser brakes for exceptional manoeuvrability,
positive/negative trimmer system and 2-phase speed system for wide speed range
Special crossover line system and to vary attack angel at the wing tipsl
LTF 23/05 certification for paramotor wings. Available from late March 2012

The trimmer system allows the pilot to slow the Scorpio by approx. 3km/h for launch and landing and to increase cruise speed by approx. 7 km/h. Vmax. is 60+ km/h depending on the wing-loading.

The Scorpio will be available in 4 sizes. Size 24 has already passed the test flights under LTF 23/05 and load test for a weight range of 120 to 145kg. It will be available from about late March 2012. The test flight reports will be published shortly by the European Academy of Parachute Rigging (www.para-academy.eu).