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Technical details

SIGMA 8

Flat surface

22.50

25.00

27.00

29.00

Projected surface

18.92

21.03

22.71

24.39

Span

11.63

12.25

12.75

13.21

Projected span

9.03

9.49

9.90

10.26

Aspect ratio

6.0

Projected aspect ratio

4.3

Max chord

2.414

2.544

2.644

2.740

Min chord

0.543

0.573

0.595

0.617

Take off weight

65 - 85

75 - 95

85 - 110

100 - 130

Glider weight

5.3

5.6

5.9

6.3

Number of cells

Number of risers

Riser length

Max length of the lines with the risers

707.0

745.0

774.0

802.0

Min speed

km/h

23 +/- 1

Trim speed

km/h

39 +/- 1

Max speed

km/h

55 +/- 2

Min sink rate

m/s

1.1 +/- 0.1

Best glide

10 +/- 0.2

Certification

EN / LTF

1 Values depending on wing loading, harness/pilot and glider size 2 Pilot, wing, equipment

Summary of Contents for SIGMA8

Page 1: ...User manual SIGMA8 ...

Page 2: ...Edition 01 2011 ...

Page 3: ...tem 13 Suitable harnesses 15 Weight range 15 Flight characteristics 16 Launch 16 Normal flight 17 Turns 17 Accelerated flight 18 Collapses 19 Rapid descent 20 Stalling 22 Landing 23 Flying with a wet glider 24 Winching 24 Aerobatics 24 Paramotoring 25 Maintenance repairs and service intervals 26 Packing 26 Care and maintenance 26 Lines 26 Check 27 Repairs 27 Disposal 27 Technical details 28 Materi...

Page 4: ...e 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 informa tion can be found at www advance ch Any new safety related infor mation will also be published on the website If you have any further questions or problems please contact your dealer or get in touch di rectly...

Page 5: ...mpetition scene for its technical expertise Its small team of test and competition pilots regularly notches up remarkable sporting successes with ADVANCE prototypes winning numerous important international titles Total control of the production process and supervision of the work ing practices at the ADVANCE factory in Vietnam ensure a high standard of workmanship Long term relationships with fabr...

Page 6: ... 10 and a top speed of 55 km h even in turbulent air The reduction to 3 line levels also means that the SIGMA 8 can be more easily and efficiently accelerated High fun factor The origin of the lively sporty handling lies in ideal lift distribution combined with the specially selected new profile This also makes the SIGMA 8 behave more quietly in pitch and roll as well as providing nicer turning an...

Page 7: ...eed Per formance Indicator SPI always shows the ideal against the currently selected accelerate setting Hybrid lines A mixed line system makes the SIGMA 8 robust and gives it good fly ing performance The lower A and B lines are covered to withstand the exposure to wear in this area The uncovered lower C lines and those of the middle and upper galleries reduce aerodynamic drag and therefore contrib...

Page 8: ...s the mate rial at the leading edge in the best direction to match the loads in this area and a strong specially impregnated fabric is used here to im prove the life of the wing Velcro closures at the wingtips make it easy to remove debris like sand and snow from the glider Like all ADVANCE models the SIGMA 8 has line swivels and magnets on the brake handles which come in two sizes depending on th...

Page 9: ...ppropriate training and a sound knowl edge of the subject as well as of course the necessary insurance cover and licence A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weath er conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be ade quate for the actual paraglider Wearing an adequate helmet suitable boots and clothing and car rying an emergency parachute are essential Before every flight al...

Page 10: ...dation of the certification See section Certification Adjusting the brake lines The length of the brake lines is set at the factory so that the trailing edge is not braked is crease free when brakes are fully released in fully accelerated flight This setting should be kept as a matter of prin ciple If the length of the brake lines has to be readjusted there must be 8 cm of slack free travel betwee...

Page 11: ...se of its high performance in accelerated flight the choice of speed to fly plays a very important part in obtaining the best gliding performance Each of the SIGMA 8 SPI positions has a value for headwind expect ed climb and sink rate These indicated positions are effective for on ly one of their three values taken in isolation considered by itself This means that either the headwind or the expect...

Page 12: ...or an expected next climb vario of 0 4 m s or a sink rate vario of 1 4 m s set the 30 position If two or more of these values apply at the same time you can already use the 80 position With a headwind of 22 5 km h or an expected climb rate vario of 1 3 m s or a vario sink rate of 2 3 m s choose the 80 position SIGMA 8 23 25 27 29 30 Position Headwind in km h 10 5 Expected climb in m s Vario value ...

Page 13: ... gliding performance is being badly affect ed bear in mind that strong sink more than 2 m s has a relatively stronger adverse affect Adjusting the speed system We recommend that the SIGMA 8 s speed system is correctly adjust ed before the first flight The SIGMA 8 s riser system should be con nected to the harness speed lines by means of Brummel hooks The SIGMA 8 speed system can with the help of t...

Page 14: ... travel and load can be adjusted Example If the knots are moved downwards the change from 3 1 to 2 1 occurs earlier then raising the loading but shortening the total travel Conversely moving the knots up wards delays the gear change eases and lengthens the total travel of the speed bar Optimum adjustment of the 2 phase system enables a smooth tri ple transfer with bent legs and an efficient double...

Page 15: ...ned har ness For this reason we recommend a harness with speedbag in order to get the best out of the SIGMA 8 s great performance The ADVANCE IMPRESS or LIGHTNESS harness is particularly suitable since the SIGMA 8 was designed and tested with it in mind Info Experience has shown that you can significantly im prove your glide angle by using an aerodynamically stream lined harness Weight range The w...

Page 16: ...Forward launch The SIGMA 8 only needs a moderate pull up impulse even in a light wind It is not necessary to step back and run into the lines Lead the glider up with pronounced forward leaning but without too much pull on the A risers until the wing has risen cleanly above you Any corrections during the inflation phase should only be made by pilot movement under the glider without using brake Afte...

Page 17: ...ehaved pitching behaviour in turbulent air Turns The SIGMA 8 has short and soft but also very precise braking and steering travel It responds very directly and progressively to increas ing brake inputs Control of the paraglider is easily assisted by active weight shifting The SIGMA 8 holds your chosen turn radius with a steady steering application without needing large corrections from you You can...

Page 18: ...see also section Col lapses When flying fast into very turbulent air first release the speed bar completely before you give the necessary control inputs with the brakes for stabilising the wing The SIGMA 8 s high stability allows for flying through moderately turbulent air in accelerated mode Here however active accelerating should be carried out which means controlling the angle of attack with th...

Page 19: ...ht will be more dynamic but is still well con trollable As a general rule after an asymmetric collapse the wing s direction must be maintained by controlled counter braking and internal wing pressure increased by pumping on the closed side This speeds up canopy reopening Control inputs on the open side should be carried out carefully in order to prevent this wing stalling Poorly executed wingovers...

Page 20: ... the A lines go and they will open by themselves after a short delay If necessary you can speed up the reopening with a brief tug on the brake lines The sink rate can be increased by applying speed bar Depending on the situation the glider can be steered using weight shift Caution Do not fly spiral dives or abrupt changes of direction with big ears the increased strain on a smaller number of lines...

Page 21: ...erti cal and rotational speeds it is essential to release the brake careful ly and or reapply a little inside brake if necessary so that you can prevent the wing pitching back excessively and then diving in front Make sure that you start the recovery with plenty of height remain ing above the ground Generally speaking you should allow the same amount of time to recover as it took to enter the mano...

Page 22: ...se While it is shooting forward the canopy can be stabilised by careful braking Normal flight may then be resumed without further collapse Flying a spin is not recommended although this manoeuvre does not present any particular difficulties with the SIGMA 8 Tip Basically you should immediately release both brakes completely in all out of control flight situations but especially at the onset of spi...

Page 23: ...e brake lines are fully released Like any paraglider the SIGMA 8 will be more prone to deep stall if it gets wet or flies in rain If the wet wing does go into parachutal stall only use the speed system to recover See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Landing Always make a proper landing circuit with a defined final approach As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to level the...

Page 24: ...peed bar All these measures have a small effect on reducing the angle of attack Should the wet glider get into deep stall recovery can only be achieved using the speed bar See also section Deep stall Winching The SIGMA 8 is suitable for winch launching When taking off in wind less conditions ensure that the paraglider is laid out in an arched or even wedge shape risk of the glider rosetting Winch ...

Page 25: ...25 regular checks of the glider are imperative see section Check You should also be aware of the regulations which apply in your country Paramotoring The SIGMA 8 is not certified for motorised flight ...

Page 26: ...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 a tree landing have it examined by an expert Regularly remove sand leaves stones and snow from the cells Openings with Velcro closures are provided at the wing tips for this purpose Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before an...

Page 27: ...e various seams and lines are made with great precision and for this reason only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may fit identical replacement parts or replace entire cells Exceptions to this rule are the replacement of lines and the repair of small tears up to 5 cm or holes in the fabric that may be glued with the self ad hesive ripstop included in the repair kit After a repair o...

Page 28: ...0 Min chord m 0 543 0 573 0 595 0 617 Take off weight 2 kg 65 85 75 95 85 110 100 130 Glider weight kg 5 3 5 6 5 9 6 3 Number of cells 61 Number of risers 3 Riser length cm 46 48 50 52 Max length of the lines with the risers cm 707 0 745 0 774 0 802 0 Min speed 1 km h 23 1 Trim speed 1 km h 39 1 Max speed 1 km h 55 2 Min sink rate 1 m s 1 1 0 1 Best glide 1 10 0 2 Certification EN LTF 1 Values dep...

Page 29: ...kytex 6 6 hard 70000 E91 27 g m2 Leading and trailing edge reinforcements Polyester laminated 20mm Lower leading edge reinforcements Polyamid 16 mm Lines Edelrid Technora Aramid 6843 200 160 covered 1 9 1 5 mm main lines Liros Technora Aramid LTC 200 uncovered UV coated 1 3 mm C main lines Edelrid Technora Aramid 8000U 130 90 uncovered UV coated 1 0 0 8 mm 2nd level Edelrid Technora Aramid 8000U 7...

Page 30: ...nt air 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 exclusive ly on the certification test The result is a well rounded product with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certification rat ing occupies a significant p...

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Page 32: ...ling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty find out about new safety related knowledge and advice con cerning ADVANCE products download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions subscribe to the ADVANCE Newsletter so that you will be regularly...

Page 33: ...oes not cover any claim other than those listed above Claims in respect of damage resulting from careless or incorrect use of the product e g inadequate maintenance unsuitable storage overloading exposure to extreme temperatures etc are ex pressly excluded The same applies to damage attributable to an ac cident or normal wear and tear ...

Page 34: ...34 Parts Cells Winglet Velcro openings Longitudinal straps Ring Raff System Nylon Wires ...

Page 35: ...35 Lineplan ...

Page 36: ...36 Riser quicklinks and clips Speed system pulley Brummel hooks Magnetic clips Swivel Speed Performance Indicator SPI SPI scale back of the C risers Risers 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 6 6 7 7 4 4 ...

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