Java
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Owner`s Manual
We suggest that if there is significant wind that the glider is left flat on the ground,
nose into wind and securely weighted or tied down at the nose until you are ready to
fly.
In light winds the Java maybe left standing on its 'A' frame tail into wind. In this
position it is obviously prone to being ground looped by gusts of wind, thermals or,
in hotter countries, dust devils. We strongly recommend that you keep a close eye on
it.
Rigging the Java standing on its A-frame
This is useful in confined spaces or where the terrain is likely to cause soiling or
damage to the sail. It is essentially very similar to rigging the glider flat:
1. Lay the glider on the ground. If there is any wind the nose should be pointing
cross or down wind. Unzip the bag and take enough ties off to assemble the A frame.
Assemble the A frame. Put the bottom bar on and insert the two stainless pins from
the back of the base bar and fit the safety rings.
PUT THE RINGS IN
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT LEAVE IT UNTIL LATER.
Thread the VB. cord
through the eye of the quick ring and through the cleat on the base bar. Tie a knot in
the end of the cord.
2. Stand the glider on its A-frame and then take the bag and remaining ties off, and
remove the battens from alongside the kingpost.
3. Walk the wings out to about three quarters of their full extension. As before the
wings should ideally be walked out together. If you are rigging by yourself move one
wing a bit and then move the other. NB: Whilst spreading the wings, particularly
when the glider is standing on its A frame, it is essential that the leading edges and
keel are kept in the same plane. (This is to avoid distortion to the nose plates or any
other components.)
4. Take care to place the tips on a piece of ground that is not likely to cause them
damage. Leave the tip socks on as this will protect them. The glider should now be
standing on its A frame, wing tips and keel.
5. Raise the aerofoil kingpost checking that the sail is not caught by the base of the
kingpost. Hook the top rigging in making sure that the anti-luff lines are not tangled.
Now making, sure that the wires are not kinked, attach the swan catch, pip pin and
safety washer. (You should always hook in the top rigging before attaching the swan
nose catch.)
6. Lay the battens on the ground and pair them up, red with green, and check that
corresponding batten pairs have the same profile. This is a good habit to get into as it
will reduce the chances of taking off on a glider with a turn caused by asymmetric
shaped battens. (Periodically the battens should be checked against the batten profile)
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