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JYRO Safire 4
Sizes
109–189 sq ft (10.1–17.6 m²; custom sizes available)
Source: JYRO — Safire 4 product page (page modified 2026-09-02) ↗Designed for (manufacturer wording)
- First 'legit' sports wing after A-licence
- All-round daily driver
- Progression without the punishment
Keywords: Smooth, stable, on-heading openings · Quick, clean recovery from dives and turns · Powerful progressive flare · Front risers optional at lighter loadings
Your wing loading on each size
| Size | Wing loading |
|---|---|
| 109 ft² | — |
| 119 ft² | — |
| 129 ft² | — |
| 139 ft² | — |
| 149 ft² | — |
| 159 ft² | — |
| 169 ft² | — |
| 179 ft² | — |
| 189 ft² | — |
JYRO recommended wing-loading range for the Safire 4: 1–1.6 lb/ft². Source: JYRO — Safire 4 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, progressive snivel; increased heading reliability; bow-tie bridle balances deployment (JYRO). |
|---|---|
| Recovery arc | Recovery from dives and turns is quick and clean (JYRO). |
| Glide | Glide ratio ~2.8; mini ribs boost glide; long straight glide on rears (JYRO). |
| Speed / dive | 'Not trying to be a swoop machine' (JYRO) — no airspeed figures published. |
| Flare | More powerful, progressive flare; more range (JYRO). |
| Front risers | Accessible and easy to manage; pressure similar to the Safire 3 (JYRO). |
| Rear risers | Long glide, responds to small deliberate inputs (JYRO). |
| Harness response | Responds to intentional weight shift; not hyper-reactive (JYRO). |
| Toggle response | Responsive without being twitchy (JYRO). |
Frequently asked
JYRO lists the Safire 4 in 109–189 square feet.
In JYRO's words: First 'legit' sports wing after A-licence; All-round daily driver; Progression without the punishment.
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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