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Inflatable Wing Canopy
Age 15 · Technology
Two sewn fabric layers form a row of cells. Air entering the front openings fills the cells, and the curved wing turns airflow downward to create upward lift.
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In the picture
- Front opening where air enters.
- Internal cell between the fabric layers.
- Upper curved fabric skin.
- Lower fabric skin near the rear seam.
Examples
- Paraglider wing
- Kiteboarding kite
Key takeaways
- The canopy keeps its shape with air pressure, not a rigid frame.
- Airflow turned downward pushes the wing upward.
Quiz: Inflatable Wing Canopy (Age 15)
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How does an inflatable wing canopy produce upward lift?
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What gives an inflatable wing canopy its wing shape?
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Where does the air that inflates the cells enter?
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