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Congratulations on your choice of SIGMA 9- a quality product from

ADVANCE . We are sure that you will spend many rewarding hours

in the air with it .

The user manual is an important part of the glider . Here you will

find instructions and important information about safety, care of
the glider and maintenance, and that’s why we recommend that
you read this document carefully before your first flight .

The latest version of this manual as well as further updated infor-

mation can be found at www .advance .ch . Any new safety-related
information will also be published on the website . If you have any
further questions or problems please contact your dealer or get in
touch directly with ADVANCE .

We wish you a lot of enjoyment with your SIGMA 9, and always

«happy landings» .

Team ADVANCE

Thank you for flying ADVANCE

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Summary of Contents for SIGMA 9

Page 1: ...Edition 1 05_2014 User manual ...

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Page 3: ...ht characteristics 16 Takeoff 16 Normal flight 17 Turning flight 18 Accelerated flight 18 Collapses 21 Rapid descents 22 Stalling 24 Landing 26 Flying with a wet paraglider 28 Winching 28 Acrobatics 29 Maintenance repairs and care 31 Packing 31 Care and maintenance 31 What to do if the leading edge gets damaged 32 Checks 32 Repairs 32 Disposal 33 Technical details 35 Materials SIGMA 9 36 Certifica...

Page 4: ...ce and that s why we recommend that you read this document carefully before your first flight The latest version of this manual as well as further updated infor mation can be found at www advance ch Any new safety related information will also be published on the website If you have any further questions or problems please contact your dealer or get in touch directly with ADVANCE We wish you a lot...

Page 5: ...rsonal experience and dedication to the workplace Thorough checking of the production process and supervision of the working practices in ADVANCE s own factory in Vietnam guar antee high quality work A long standing relationship with cloth and line manufacturers means that ADVANCE know how finds its way directly into the development of new materials ADVANCE place great importance on after sales se...

Page 6: ...means that you can make the most of the SIGMA 9 s considerable potential to deliver rewarding flights Light Advantages of reduced weight The SIGMA 9 is the lightest of its class At only 4 9 kg 25 size it gets close to being a light wing thanks to the use of high quality materials and sophisticated design The SIGMA 9 can be packed smaller therefore easier to carry but the reduced canopy weight also...

Page 7: ...s reduce induced drag vortex effect Velcro closures at the wingtips make it easy to remove debris like sand and snow from the glider The SIGMA 9 is made from high quality fabrics and the ball bea rings in the speed system pulleys ensure minimal rolling resistance Like all ADVANCE models the SIGMA 9 has swivels on the brake lines and different sized brake handles depending on the glider size with s...

Page 8: ...te training and a sound know ledge of the subject as well as of course the necessary insurance cover and licence A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weather conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be adequate for the paraglider used The paraglider pilot is also required bear a sense of responsibility towards the natural world especially regarding the preservation of wild...

Page 9: ...ituation that the ADVANCE test team found to be best Certification was also gained in this condition Any alterations or changes to the paraglider such as altering the line lengths or fitting different risers or quicklinks will result in a loss of the glider s certi fication See section Certification Adjusting the brake lines The length of the brake lines has been set at the factory so that with ha...

Page 10: ...accelerated condition in light turbulence without problem The choice of ac celerated speed for best glide does play an important role for this high performance glider Each of the SIGMA 9 SPI positions has an icon with a value for headwind expected climb and sink rate These indicated positions are effective for only one of their three values taken in isolation considered by itself This means that e...

Page 11: ...ed should then reach 100 pulleys touching If by setting the speed bar line lengths a first adjustment of the speed system for leg length and harness does not result in the set up described above fine adjustment is possible by changing the two stage settings on the risers By moving the knots which locate the gear change balls 1 see illustration the speed system travel and loading can be adjusted Ex...

Page 12: ...sically the SIGMA 9 can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing see section Certification The chosen harness should ideally have a carabiner distance of ca 45 cm and a support height of between 40 and 48 cm Info Experience has proved the theory a streamlined harness can significantly improve gliding performance The SIGMA 9 was specially trimmed for use with a streamlined h...

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Page 14: ...g to fly Flying at the lower or upper limits of the weight range can affect the flying characteristics of the wing without however com promising your safety The SIGMA 9 s performance remains the same whether flying in its lower or upper weight region When the SIGMA 9 is flown in its upper weight area the higher wing loading produces a higher trim speed and a more dynamic and agile flying character...

Page 15: ...90 100 110 120 130 60 kg SIGMA 9 23 60 85 kg 38 km h 39 km h 40 km h 38 km h 39 km h 40 km h SIGMA 9 25 75 100 kg 38 km h 39 km h 40 km h SIGMA 9 27 90 115 kg 38 km h 39 km h 40 km h SIGMA 9 29 105 130 kg 15 ...

Page 16: ...mend that you use all the A risers for takeoff The SIGMA 9 inflates reliably from the middle out and rises very straight with little exertion Tip Before takeoff get your canopy into the right shape Do this while sorting the lines by pulling the brake lines in until you have the perfect curved shape Info You can also use the inner A lines for an SIGMA 9 takeoff but handling is easier using all the ...

Page 17: ...e when making a reverse pull up as described in section Takeoff Normal flight In calm air the SIGMA 9 best glide is achieved with fully released brakes Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condi tion When flying into a headwind through descending air or when proceeding to the next thermal glide performance will be distinctly improved by appropriate use of the speed system The SPI he...

Page 18: ...MA 9 helps you to initialise and stabilise turns of this type which should be as even as possible See also section Suitable harnesses Caution To keep good manoeuvrability make sure to fly your SIGMA 9 with enough airspeed while turning in thermals not too much outside brake Tip If a brake line breaks you can steer the SIGMA 9 using the C risers Accelerated flight The SIGMA 9 wing remains extremely...

Page 19: ...the SIGMA 9 is very stable in acce lerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel happy with Tip Make sure that brake is not applied at the same time as speed bar otherwise you will find yourself in the worst possible gliding situation without gaining any advantage Tip Always choose a suitable speed for best glide taking into account the actual headwind sink rate descending air an...

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Page 21: ...ed by a collapse at full speed is more dynamic but can be well controlled If a collapse is slow to reopen a deep but fast pull on the closed side brake will help It is important to completely release the brake again to let the glider keep its flying speed Be careful with the bra ke on the open side and only apply enough to keep straight so as not to stall the wing Poorly flown wingovers can cause ...

Page 22: ... a brief brake impulse by pulling the brakes to 75 within one second immediately and completely release them then be prepared to control the forward surge Rapid descents For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team recommend big ears with or without speed bar or the spiral dive the choice depends on the situation Tip Fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet con...

Page 23: ...n the turn direction As the angle of bank increases so will the rate of turn and centrifugal force The behaviour of the spiralling paraglider can be separated into two phases in the beginning the glider begins with a normal turn which progressively tightens with increasing angle of bank In the second phase the paraglider engages its spiral mode This means that the wing dives forward with an increa...

Page 24: ...After recovering from a spiral dive it could be that the pilot flies into turbulence that he has caused Fly actively to prevent a collapse B Stall The whole paraglider structure and its profile shape would be severely strained by a B stall We recommend that you don t fly B stalls on a regular basis If the B Stall is to be flown however recovery must consist of a complete and hesitation free releas...

Page 25: ... Airflow and wind noise reduce After reaching minimum speed the paraglider first goes into a brief phase of parachutal stall Then further brake will cause complete airflow breakaway and the wing will fall back in fullstall The SIGMA 9 has a strong desire to fly again but is easy to hold in the stall A half wrap of the brakes is recommended to fly fullstalls To recover the canopy has to be pre infl...

Page 26: ...g of the pilot and should not be done near the ground Caution Braking will reduce your speed and increase your sink but it will certainly seriously restrict your ability to manoeuvre Caution Getting below minimum speed leads to stalling this should unquestionably be avoided when top landing and on final approach Caution Never let your glider fall to the ground on its leading edge The overpressure ...

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Page 28: ...d because of the reduced wing loading In order to avoid the risk of deep stall with a wet glider the wing should be braked as little as possible and big ears not used at all As a further preventative measure apply moderate 25 40 speed bar All these actions have a small effect in reducing the angle of attack Should the wet glider get into deep stall recovery can only be achieved using the speed bar...

Page 29: ...es especially in the expanded weight range Wingovers Helicopters Tail Glide Reversal SAT and Asymmetric Spiral The wing was tested to the usual 8g load factor but is not specially strengthened for acro Be aware that dynamic manoeuvres put greater loading on the structure and can shorten the glider s life This means that a regular check of the paraglider is essential for your safety In addition the...

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Page 31: ...ing the following advice Allow a wet or damp glider to dry by leaving it completely unpa cked at room temperature or outside in the shade If the glider gets wet with salt sea water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water Clean the glider only with fresh water and a little neutral soap if necessary Do not use solvents under any circumstances If the glider has been subjected to increased stress such as...

Page 32: ...report You can find additional information about the check in this manual in the section Service or at www advance ch The general check instructions for ADVANCE paragliders are a standard part of the SIGMA 9 handbook This also contains funda mental technicalities and the glider s line lengths Repairs As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider yourself The various seams and lin...

Page 33: ... ADVANCE product We use only non toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and environmental impact assessments When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time please remove all metal parts and dispose of the lines canopy and risers in a waste incineration plant 33 ...

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Page 35: ...4 5 cm 710 5 748 8 777 5 805 9 cm 58 61 65 70 Technical details Area flat Area projected Recommended T O weight 2 Glider weight Aspect ratio flat Aspect ratio projected Span flat Span projected Trim speed1 Max speed1 Certification Number of cells Number of risers Maximum chord Riser lengths Max accelerate travel Max line lengths incl risers Max sym brake travel at max wt Trims Other adjustable rem...

Page 36: ...ersal 9017 E25 38 g m2 Top surface Skytex 38 Universal 9017 E25 38 g m2 Bottom surface 70032 Skytex 32 Universal E3W 32 g m Supported ribs Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 40 g m2 Unsupported ribs 70032 Skytex 32 HF E4D 32 g m Suspension lines Base lines Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 230 190 130 090 Galleries Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 130 090 070 050 Brake branches Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 190 070 050 Base brake lines...

Page 37: ... The certification grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight manoeuvres in calm air During the development of an ADVANCE paraglider the emphasis is first and foremost on flying behaviour and handling and not exclusively on the certification test The result is a well rounded product with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certification rating occupies a significant proportio...

Page 38: ...out ADVANCE and its products as well as useful addresses which you can contact if you have any questions Among the things you will be able to do on the website are complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchasing the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty find out about new safety related knowledge and advice concer ning ADVANCE products download an ...

Page 39: ...ir repla cement of parts or replacement of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product The period for warranty and service intervals begins from the date of the first flight entered on the glider s identification placard If there is no date visible the date on which the the wing was transferred from ADVANCE to the ADVANCE retailing partner applies Th...

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Page 42: ...List of parts Winglet Upper sail Foreign object outlet Ribs Undersail Air intakes Tension straps Cells 42 ...

Page 43: ...2A7 A13 B13 B14 2B7 2C7 C14 C13 A14 2A7 A13 B13 B14 2B7 2C7 C14 C13 A14 Lineplan 43 ...

Page 44: ...A1 A2 B C Risers 1 Big Ears System 2 Pulley speed system 3 Brummel hooks 4 Magnetic clips 5 Swivel 6 Brake ring 7 Speed Performance Indicator SPI 8 SPI Scale Back of the C risers 44 ...

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