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1.2014

Dudek Paragliders

ul. Centralna 2U 

86-031 Osielsko, Poland 

tel. +48 52 324 17 42

[email protected]

www.dudek.eu

made in europe

Summary of Contents for Nemo XX 23

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Page 2: ...GHT CHECK LAUNCH TURNS THERMALLING AND SOARING FLYING WITH SPEED SYSTEM ENGAGED LANDING WINCHING AND MOTOPARAGLIDING RAPID DESCENDS EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 4 Paraglider Care 18 FOLDING AND STORAGE C...

Page 3: ...Trailing edge Cell Leading edge Intakes Stabiliser Riser Ribs Mini rib NOTE Please read this manual carefully before your first flight 3...

Page 4: ...By no means it is intended to be used as a training handbook for this or any other paraglider in general You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so or when undergoing training by an accredi...

Page 5: ...im and decrease ballooning radically improving the airflow All these combined solutions result in high glide ratio in this class and outstanding safety confirmed by EN A certification During work on N...

Page 6: ...in the area at possibly many states of flight They are designed and executed in Shark nose technology meaning specific concave shape of the reinforced profile area at its leading edge the name comes f...

Page 7: ...t they blend into a perfect composition The upper surface is made of 38 gram Porcher cloth Basically it s a nylon material covered with PU impregnate Such covered fabric is not very stiff and what s m...

Page 8: ...ffecting A A and B risers Risers are coloured for easy distinction n A red launch n A red longer one for Big Ears n B yellow B stall n C blue deflating the canopy in strong winds aborting launch Main...

Page 9: ...wivel protects the steering line against twisting Snap fastener exchangeable insert slit of the rod half rigid PVC tube rigid plastic rod The most soft handle is obtained when no insertion is used Eas...

Page 10: ...ugh the harness pulleys to be finished with hooks or small carabiners Overall length of speed system cord should allow pilot to put his her feet easily into the bar when in flight and yet should be sh...

Page 11: ...ion Too tight cross straps can dramatically affect the handling so tightening them actually may not contribute to higher safety Have them tightened just the correct amount 3 FLIGHT PRE FLIGHT CHECK A...

Page 12: ...the initial inflation smoothly move the hands up and over your head until the wing will be directly above you Check the wing and let the A risers loose Pump out possible faults and keep an eye on pos...

Page 13: ...ith maximum weight shift increases efficiency and the outboard wing s resistance to collapse in turbulence the edge of a thermal etc When it is necessary to turn the Dudek Nemo XX in a confined area a...

Page 14: ...ng brakes accordingly to conditions The glider may even climb again for a while gaining some height if too much brake is used Strong wind landings hardly requires braking if any at all Use C risers co...

Page 15: ...s manoeuvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles that is make sure that sink speed never exceeds 16 m s If the wing does not recover after releasing the brake you must support it applying outer br...

Page 16: ...TIONS CAUTION PROVOKING EXTREME SITUATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSE INSTABILITY TRAINING UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE WHILE PROVOKING OR EXITING REAL SITUATIONS THERE IS DANGE...

Page 17: ...XX does not jump forward excessively n after Big Ears execution engage speed system It will increase the sink rate and safety margin as big ears constitute an aerodynamic brake with significant loss...

Page 18: ...ng down and dragging around A good precaution to avoid catching wet and or UV is to use quickpack after rigging up when you have to wait in start line Never pack up or store the glider when wet This s...

Page 19: ...s and cloth will reduce their durability Be careful to keep snow sand or stones away from entering the cell openings their weight can slow down or even stall the glider and sharp edges can damage the...

Page 20: ...rojected 3 65 Sink rate m s min 1 1 0 1m s Speed km h trim 37 max 47 2km h Max cord cm 264 00 276 90 291 30 306 50 Min cord cm 62 00 65 10 68 40 72 00 Distance pilot to wing m 6 52 6 84 7 19 7 57 Tota...

Page 21: ...t For the mountaineering MPG and speedflying wings as well as school and profit users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year 150 flight hours depending on what comes first WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID IF WARRAN...

Page 22: ...is before purchase It can be obtained for privately used wings only AeroCasco applies only to damages that took place during take off flight or landing Obviously all faults in the material and manufac...

Page 23: ...fabric for small repairs excluding rips placed in the vicinity of stitching which should be repaired by an authorised service only A one side looped 1 9 mm suspension line It is equal to the longest l...

Page 24: ...0 15 CAUTION Distances given below are to be understood as distances between connection points When cutting a line for repairs 200 mm more must be counted as on each end a 100 mm stitch is required to...

Page 25: ...25 USER MANUAL...

Page 26: ...pulley snap fastener 26 9 RISERS steering line carabiner covered swivel speed system hooks speed system pulleys TCT brake handle A B C A ELR Easy Launch Riser maillons...

Page 27: ...430 430 C 515 535 555 length of the risers with maillons size 23 25 i 28 31 row A 515 535 555 A 615 635 655 B 515 535 555 C 515 535 555 Risers neutral without speed Full speed Slowest speed minimum si...

Page 28: ...V 18 11 2014 Dudek Paragliders ul Centralna 2U 86 031 Osielsko Poland tel 48 52 324 17 42 export dudek eu www dudek eu made in europe...

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