APCO Aviation Karma EVO, Manual

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8 HARNESS
All of Apco's gliders are developed with the use of ABS (Automatic Bracing System) type
harnesses without cross bracing. We recommend the use of an ABS harness with all our
gliders. All certified harnesses can be used with our gliders. For best safety and
performance we recommend an Apco harness equipped with a Mayday emergency
parachute.
CAUTION:
WE RECOMMEND NOT TO USE CROSS BRACING STRAPS.
APCO GLIDERS ARE DEVELOPED AND TESTED WITHOUT THE USE OF
CROSS BRACING. USING AN ABS HARNESS WITH CHEST STRAP SET AT
THE SPECIFIED WIDTH (CHECK THE CERTIFICATION STICKER ON YOUR
GLIDER) WILL RESULT IN THE HIGHEST PASSIVE SAFETY ON YOUR GLIDER.
9 SPEED SYSTEM
9.1 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT
Apco gliders are supplied with a speed system as illustrated in option I. The pilot can
change the speed system to the traditional "Apco" speed system to use the full accelerator
range depending on the pulley arrangement on the harness being used (Option II)
9.2 OPTION 1
First attach the harness to the glider. Remove the Chain Link from the end of the
accelerator line attached to the speed bar, then thread it through the elasticized ring on the
harness, then through harness pulley and then re-attach it to the Chain link with a larks-
head knot. Hook the Chain link onto the Chain Link on the riser of the corresponding side.
Sit in the harness and have someone hold the riser up in a flying position for you. Adjust
the speed bar line by pulling the end through the speed bar tube and moving the knot. The
Bar should be about 10 cm (or closer if you have a second step) away from the front of the
harness seat. This allows you to easily reach the bar with your foot, and will allow you to
use the full range of the speed bar if you extend your legs fully. Do not adjust the speed
system too short, as this will cause it to be activated permanently while flying, and could
be dangerous. It is possible to fit a second step to the system, if one has trouble using the
full range of the system (supplied separately).