This invention relates to a parachute supported aircraft having a frame and
a seat for supporting at least a pilot. A parachute is coupled to the frame by
a plurality of riser lines for allowing the parachute to inflate and form a wing
for lifting the frame. A pair of upwardly extending masts are coupled to the frame.
Each mast supports a vertically displaceable sleeve receiving a group of riser
lines. Control cables connected to a winch raise and lower the sleeves to allow
the pilot to selectively collapse and inflate the wing in a controlled fashion.
A wing elevating cord can be used by the pilot to help pull the parachute from
a generally vertical, partially inflated, lockout position into a generally horizontal,
more inflated, flight position.