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Lightning by PD
Built for canopy-relative work, designed to dominate the sky
Product Description
The Lightning is a canopy engineered from the ground up for canopy-relative work (CReW) and big-way formation flying. From its specialized pilot-chute and bridle retraction system to its tailored trims and tail-pockets, every feature is designed for precision, speed and large-scale performance. Whether you’re aiming for world-record formations or high-speed rotations, the Lightning stands out as the go-to wing for formation teams and demo jumpers.
Available in all-zero-porosity, top-skin ZP only, or full low-porosity fabric constructions to match your discipline and wing-loading.
Key Features
Designed specifically for CReW and demo jumps
Specialized trims and tail-pockets optimize formation flying
Multiple fabric options (ZP, ZP top-skin, low-porosity) for different deployment profiles
Reinforced nose, 600-Dacron line set standard
Sizes cover formation needs from small to large (113 sq ft up to 253 sq ft and beyond)
Specifications
Sizes available: 113, 126, 143, 160, 176, 193, 218, 235, 253 sq ft
Fabric options: All Zero-Porosity (ZP) / ZP top-skin / Low-Porosity
Standard configuration includes: CF-nose reinforcement, 600-Dacron line set
Use case: Large-way formation, canopy demonstrations, precision CReW
Why Choose the Lightning
If your mission is formation flying, large-group canopy relative work, or demonstration jumps with precision and performance, the Lightning is built for you. It offers tailored performance that typical sport canopies don’t meet — refined for the unique demands of formation work, with durability and options that let you choose based on your load, deployment altitude or demo gear needs.
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