JYRO Petra 61

The Petra 61 is a specialized, “hyper-performance” skydiving canopy manufactured by JYRO (formerly Icarus Canopies).

It is a full-sail, cross-braced wing designed exclusively for high-end competitive canopy piloting and swooping.

Performance Characteristics
As a competition-specific wing, the JYRO Petra offers performance levels that require a highly experienced pilot.

Hyper-Performance Wing: According to JYRO, the Petra is designed for competitive canopy pilots with thousands of jumps on small, highly loaded cross-braced wings.

The Dive and Recovery: Testers describe the dive as “very long and steep,” noting that the wing “hisses” during flight. It requires active pilot input for level flight due to its long recovery arc.

Control Sensitivity: The toggles and harness are highly sensitive, particularly at high wing loadings. Front riser pressure is described as light and easy to manipulate even from full drive.

Range and Flare: The rears offer extensive range, while the flare is reported as very powerful and responsive.

Technical Specifications
According to JYRO, the Petra features advanced design elements to maximize aerodynamic efficiency:

Construction: It is a full-sail, cross-braced canopy with a high-aspect-ratio design.

Loading: While it can be taken terminal for openings, it is frequently used in XRW (Extreme Related Work) where it can fly effectively alongside larger wings even when loaded at ratios such as 3.2:1.

Safety Warning: High-speed stalls are possible if control inputs are too abrupt.

Usage Considerations
This canopy is not intended for everyday jumping or intermediate pilots.

Prerequisites: JYRO recommends that pilots consult with a qualified coach to determine readiness before transitioning to a Petra.

Primary Application: Specialized for swoop competitions and high-performance flocking.

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JYRO Petra 61
JYRO Petra 61
JYRO Petra 61