Elevate Your Progression with the PHI RONDO

Step confidently into a new phase of your flying journey with the PHI RONDO. Designed by Hannes Papesh and the PHI team, this intermediate EN-A paraglider combines gentle handling with strong passive safety. Moreover, it offers excellent performance for learning pilots. Whether you are new or a school seeking a durable training glider, the RONDO balances simplicity, reliability, and fun.

PHI RONDO A Modern Wing for New Pilots

First and foremost, the PHI RONDO breaks the limits of typical EN-A wings. In addition, it includes features usually found on higher-rated gliders. Yet, it remains beginner-friendly. Consequently, this wing helps pilots learn faster while providing confidence at every step. It rewards smooth handling and forgives small mistakes. Therefore, you can challenge yourself and expand your skills.

Its balanced arc and tuned profile make the RONDO stable yet agile. As a result, you can focus on ground handling and piloting skills. Above all, you enjoy flying without fear.

Key Highlights of the PHI RONDO

• Full EN-A certification for top safety

• Smooth, predictable turns with progressive brake pressure

• Easy inflation in varied wind conditions

• Durable fabrics and reinforced edges for lasting use

• Optimized glide for longer flights

• Stylish, visible colors for safety and looks

• Wide pilot weight range for inclusivity

Not only does the RONDO offer consistent, forgiving flight, but it also grows with you. Thus, it is ideal for building your confidence.

PHI RONDO Designed for Progression

Many beginner wings feel dull or unresponsive. However, the PHI RONDO is different. Its modern design respects your potential. It blends energy retention with reliable handling. In this way, the wing teaches active piloting in a supportive manner.

While flying, the RONDO stays steady through turbulence. It provides clear, measured feedback. As a result, you develop better anticipation and control. Consequently, this reduces fatigue and keeps you focused longer.

PHI RONDO Built to Build Skills

• Precise controls encourage good habits

• Stable pitch reduces surprises

• Consistent energy aids safe landing flares

• Clear riser layout simplifies preflight checks

• Strong stitching extends lifespan

Together, these features help the wing adapt to you, not the other way around.

Perfect for Schools and Clubs

Flight schools need reliable gear. For this reason, the RONDO meets those demands. It handles repeated launches and landings well. Its robust cloth and smart line layout resist training wear. Additionally, consistent inflation helps instructors teach confidently.

Its broad weight range fits many pilot sizes. Therefore, schools can train more students with fewer wings. This saves time and money.

Benefits for Schools and Clubs

• Low maintenance keeps training smooth

• Durable fabrics resist rough ground handling

• Reliable launch behavior aids fast learning

• Compact packing eases transport and storage

Thanks to these benefits, the RONDO supports instructors and students alike.

Quality You Can Trust

PHI is known for design and testing excellence. The RONDO carries this legacy. It adapts tech from higher-level wings for EN-A pilots. Thus, you get good energy retention and stability. Smooth recovery adds to safety.

Furthermore, the RONDO stays fresh and engaging. It helps you learn faster while respecting your pace.

Progress Without Limits

The PHI RONDO works well beyond your first solo flight. Intermediate pilots find it great for light thermalling, ridge soaring, and gentle cross-country flights.

You won’t feel forced to upgrade early. Instead, the wing’s confident, dynamic behavior supports steady growth. Hence, you can explore new routes and skills without worries.

Its simple packing and light weight make travel easy. Additionally, modern materials resist aging and UV damage. The RONDO is ready whenever and wherever you fly.

Why Choose the PHI RONDO?

• EN-A certification ensures maximum safety

• Energetic handling supports skill building

• Durable design fits schools and clubs

• Optimized glide extends flight time

• Stable pitch and roll enhance control

• Wide pilot weight range for inclusivity

• Modern design for style and visibility

• Trusted PHI engineering and quality

Together, these features make the wing more than equipment. It’s a tool to reach your dreams.

PHI RONDO Confidence to Dream, Power to Fly

Every pilot deserves confidence. The PHI RONDO turns dreams into steady flights. It does more than lift you off the ground. Rather, it makes every moment safe and rewarding.

You’ll appreciate easy inflation and balanced handling. Moreover, its solid construction offers peace of mind on every flight. After all, flight should feel joyful and freeing. The RONDO makes that possible.

Whether training, returning to flight, or exploring, the RONDO adapts. Its inclusive design supports pilots at every step.

PHI RONDO Start Your Next Chapter Today

There’s no better time to invest in skill and freedom. The PHI RONDO balances safety, performance, and durability. Every stitch and detail supports your growth.

Instead of worrying, focus on flying. Enjoy every climb, turn, and glide. That’s what paragliding is all about: joy and empowerment.

Say yes to your next adventure. Let the PHI RONDO help you write your story — one safe, thrilling flight at a time.

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PHI RONDO Technical data

Size		190	210	230
Certified weight range	kg	100-200	110-220	135-240
Flat area	m²	35.38	38.92	41.37
Projected area	m²	29.97	32.97	35.05
Flat aspect ratio		5.68	5.68	5.68
Projected aspect ratio		4.13	4.13	4.13
Number of cells		58	58	58
Flat span	m	14.18	14.87	15.33
Projected span	m	11.12	11.66	12.03
Line length	m	8.45	8.86	9.14
Maximum chord	m	3.04	3.19	3.29
Minimum chord	m	0.75	0.81	0.81
Weight	kg	6.1	6.5	6.9
Certification (EN/LTF)		B	B	B
Riser length	mm	347	347	347
Trim travel	mm	80	80	80

RONDO and RONDO C share the same tech data. The RONDO C version is ~100g lighter due to its use of lighter unsheathed lines.

Colours

Standard colours: CC01, CC02, CC03, CC04.

Custom colours: Choose your colours and email us the colour reference with your order. Include a screenshot if you can. Full payment required upfront to confirm your order after which it cannot be cancelled.

PHI RONDO Package

• Wing
• compression bag
• repair material

Optional extras

• Tandem Spreaders
• Paragliding Backpacks
• Concertina Packing Bags
• Fast Packing Bags
• Speed Systems
• Clothing

RONDO: SHARED JOY IS DOUBLED!

Performance shared is performance doubled! As most biplace wings on the market are low B concepts, PHI heard of the demand for a high performance wing, that is stylish and a joy to fly with.

Designer’s notes

As we began with the new biplace project, we wanted to do something outstanding, that will set the margin for the next years.
The whole development of the RONDO took as a long time, but we wanted to be as careful as possible. We even already made a certification load test in advance to be able to have pre serial wings been tested out there in the wild.
We integrated the feedback of the pro pilots into another step of evolution. We experienced that we have found a super efficient solution to the “deep spiral” problem, many biplace wings have. The challenge is, offering super high agility and no stable deep spiral (which leads to a fail in certification tests). So the RONDO is offering an extreme good handling, still being easy in the spiral.
We made lots of takeoff test with video analysis to be sure to have best inflating wing in that class. Now the RONDO is not only inflating extremely fast: it is rising up perfectly, and because of the superb performance: lifting you off the ground easily.

— Hannes Papesh, Phi Designer

PHI RONDO Technical Features

With 58 cells, miniribs and aspect ratio of 5.7, the RONDO is high end B.

But beyond that, PHI have developed new technology around NITINOL rods!
The new neoprene padding on the leading edge distributes the pressure of the Nitinol rods over a larger area and makes the wing nose significantly more robust against abrasion.
Nitinol in general is offering very easy packing and low stress by being very form stable. Of course the takeoff behaviour is outstanding: a must have for a modern biplace wing.

The RONDO is using a new type of “double reef” brake system. Never ever the brake pressure on a tandem was that low, with still having full feedback and control!

On top of the “TODO” list was “low weight”: PHI introduced a new, extremely efficient and form stable internal structure. The diagonal fingers are split into narrow stripes with additional tapes. The internal camera views make you feel like being in an old huge cathedral: wide open, weightless bows: check it out!
Finally the big size of the RONDO (certified up to 240kg) is still below 7kg!

Take off

PHI spent a lot of time to optimise the takeoff behaviour of the RONDO.
-how it gets inflated, how it comes over the pilot and how it lifts you off the ground were in our focus.

Finally, because of the NITINOL rods the inflation is perfect. In stronger winds you may only grab center As to have it a little delayed.

The rising is optimised: PHI were working on double B position and fork geometry.
-and finally (because of the superb performance): you get lifted extremely early.

Feedback from all test pilots: you are impressively picked off the ground after a short run.

Landing

For a super nice flare, you need a brake with good reaction and feedback, which is producing just the right amount of lift.
-and you need a wing with performance to have enough energy.

You will love the flare behaviour of the RONDO!

Nose Padding

The new neoprene padding on the leading edge distributes the pressure of the Nitinol rods over a larger area and makes the wing nose significantly more robust against abrasion.
Nitinol in general is offering very easy packing and low stress by being very form stable. Of course the takeoff behaviour is outstanding: a must have for a modern biplace wing.

Material

• Porcher 38, 27

PHI RONDO Risers

Standard:  RZ13 (3+1)

You are free to customize and choose another riser free of charge but this will delay your order by 3-7 days.

See Phi risers

The RONDO has a very efficient 50% B transition trim system. As the RONDO has a 3 riser system, the trim travel is very efficient, even more as the B is opened half of the C. The wingtip has separete riser: this is enabling faster access to wingtip A, B and C at strong wind “cobra start”.