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JYRO Leia
Sizes
59–99 sq ft (5.5–9.2 m²; custom sizes available)
Source: JYRO — Leia product page (page modified 2026-09-02) ↗Designed for (manufacturer wording)
- Highly skilled pilots with lots of experience swooping small, highly loaded crossbraced wings (everyday hyper-performance wing)
Keywords: Soft, well-staged openings · Very sensitive on roll axis and all inputs · Very long recovery arc requiring large input to recover · High stall point
Your wing loading on each size
| Size | Wing loading |
|---|---|
| 59 ft² | — |
| 69 ft² | — |
| 79 ft² | — |
| 89 ft² | — |
| 99 ft² | — |
JYRO recommended wing-loading range for the Leia: 2.2–2.8 lb/ft². Source: JYRO — Leia product page (page modified 2026-09-02) ↗
Wing loading = exit weight (lb) ÷ size (ft²). PD's chart lists the MAXIMUM exit weight per skill category — the category shown is the lowest one whose maximum covers your weight, by PD's own rule.
Flight characteristics — in JYRO's words
| Opening | Soft and well-staged with excellent heading control (JYRO). |
|---|---|
| Recovery arc | Very long recovery arc; requires large input to recover from the dive (JYRO). |
| Glide | not published |
| Speed / dive | Dives fast, sleek and steep (JYRO) — no airspeed figures published. |
| Flare | Massive range, very powerful flare, light toggle pressure (JYRO). |
| Front risers | Light, excellent feedback (JYRO). |
| Rear risers | Powerful, plenty of warning before stalling (JYRO). |
| Harness response | Very sensitive on the roll axis and all inputs (JYRO). |
| Toggle response | Highly responsive, light pressure; high stall point (JYRO). |
Frequently asked
JYRO lists the Leia in 59–99 square feet.
In JYRO's words: Highly skilled pilots with lots of experience swooping small, highly loaded crossbraced wings (everyday hyper-performance wing).
Wing loading = exit weight in pounds (you plus all your gear) divided by the canopy size in square feet. The manufacturer's chart then shows which category that loading falls in. It is information, not approval to fly a size — decide with your canopy coach.
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