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We are aware that purchase of a new
paraglider is a big expense for every pilot.
That’s why we guarantee quality of our
products.

Warranty:

Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of
charge repairs in case of damages caused
by the material or production flaws:

For the free-flying paragliders
warranty covers 36 months (3 years)
or 300 flight hours, whatever comes
first. If the free-flying paraglider is
used for powered flights, every hour
flown is counted double (not
concerning PPG paragliders).

For the paramotor canopies (PPG)
warranty covers 24 months (2 years)
or 200 flight hours (whatever comes
first).

For the mountain wings (MPG),
hike&fly, speedflying, schools or
professional users warranty covers 18
months 1,5 year) or 150 flight hours
(whatever comes first).

Warranty does not cover any of the
following:

canopy colour fading as well as
bleeding caused by improper storage/
transport,

damage caused by chemicals or salt
water,

damage caused by improper use,

damage caused in emergency
situations,

damage resulting from accidents
(airborne or otherwise).

Warranty is only valid if:

flight hours can be identified basing
on properly kept logbook of the owner
(and his possible predecessors) with
marked PPG hours,

the paraglider is used in accordance
with the operating manual,

the owner did not make any repairs by
him/herself (excl. minor repairs with
self-adhesive patches),

the owner did not make any
modifications,

the paraglider can be unmistakably
identified by data sheet/sticker,

the paraglider has been properly
inspected at all times.

Warranty

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Summary of Contents for Run&Fly 2

Page 1: ...Run Fly 2 User manual V 12 08 2022...

Page 2: ...Landing Flying with trimmer optional Risers length Lenght of risers with trimmer optional Winching and powered paragliding Quick descent methods Extreme manoeuvres Paraglider care Warranty Environment...

Page 3: ...or when undergoing training at an accredited school Pilots are personally responsible for their own safety and their paraglider s airworthiness The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own...

Page 4: ...lling or just as a second wing you will always have with you you can easily place it in your hand luggage while travelling by plane Design and purpose The new method of calculating the canopy stresses...

Page 5: ...y 2 extends its speed range by 2 km h which depending on the wind conditions may be beneficial Important Run Fly 2 belongs to the single surface canopy class There is fundamental difference between cl...

Page 6: ...ring highest European quality Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the canopy All materials used come fro marked production batches an...

Page 7: ...Steering line Guide of the D Brake system line FL line of the D Brake system Naps fasteners Light brake handle A B risers cover C D risers cover Hangpoint cover Carabiner A D B C Riser scheme 581...

Page 8: ...ked on the line with a black dot and this setting should not be altered Attaching the handles above factory markings will cause constant braking of the paraglider possibly cause of an accident Overly...

Page 9: ...at an optimal point guaranteeing safe and effective action This point is marked on the line with a black dot and this setting should not be altered Attaching the handles above factory markings will ca...

Page 10: ...roach we ve created a dedicated D Brake system It is activated somewhere in half of the braking range gradually pulling down the D risers Because of this the wing airfoil is flattened in the rear area...

Page 11: ...guration with an open trim the wing may behave more dynamically and it may require the pilot to react e g by pulling the brakes How to adjust the trimmer in Run Fly 2 The trimmer operation in Run Fly...

Page 12: ...er Setting the trimmer intermediate values to set the trimmer to any intermediate position eg neutral first release it fully and then pull it back to the desired length Adjusting the trimmer is shown...

Page 13: ...ng the trimmer pull the top black bar down Closing the trimmer pull the lower black bar down to the desired value Trimmer in neutral position pull the trimmer until the points on the line are visible...

Page 14: ...the better pilot skills the bigger wing load is acceptable With the wing load the speed and agility response to steering inputs grow accordingly The structural strength certificate of the Run Fly 2 is...

Page 15: ...with separate leg placing as this increases stability and somewhat limits the amount of kinesthetic sensations affecting pilot s body Caution Please note that any modification of seat hang point dist...

Page 16: ...ure they are not tangled and checked against catching anything It is equally important to check the brake lines They must be firmly attached to the brake handles and run freely through the pulleys to...

Page 17: ...Direction of flight As in the case of Run Fly 1 attachment point covers have two color markings that help to properly connect the wing to the harness avoiding take off with twisted risers Make sure t...

Page 18: ...cannot be twisted For the correct grip of the handles take the yellow FL line as it is fixed to the carabiner Move your hand along over the guide until you grab the handle While moving along the line...

Page 19: ...u can control the wing while standing still When leaving the ground apply some brakes then release it after gaining some distance from the ground Keep your hands relaxed Reverse launch May be used onc...

Page 20: ...ain the left one is in the left hand etc Last check of the wing free space to launch and off you go running into wind with eventual light braking when taking off Caution To get the canopy down in stro...

Page 21: ...ow you to react instantly in case of a problem Too hard or too quick pulling of one brake can cause the wing to enter a spin Thermalling and soaring Although the Run Fly 2 was not designed with this i...

Page 22: ...ulent winds When soaring the slope minimum height of 50 m above the ground is recommended for safety reasons It is important to comply with air traffic rules especially when many pilots share airspace...

Page 23: ...softly At about 1 meter over ground flare out by gently braking both sides The glider may climb again for a while gaining some height if too much brake is used Caution Too early braking will impair or...

Page 24: ...creases your chances to fly in a situation where too strong wind would prevent the flight on a similar wing yet not equipped with trimmers This applies to both take off and the flight itself when you...

Page 25: ...nditions using dynamic lift or in valleys However you should be aware that trimmers may also have a certain negative impact on the safety of paraglider operation especially when it is used incorrectly...

Page 26: ...ses on the Run Fly 2 wing is small the pilot should be aware of the possibly dynamic reaction of the wing requiring action on the brakes In case of a collapse pull the brakes vigorously yet not too fa...

Page 27: ...Risers lenght A 496 mm B 496 mm C 1852 mm D 2195 mm Risers lenght 581 A B C D...

Page 28: ...nght A 496 B 496 C 1852 D 2155 Risers lenght A 496 B 496 C 1852 D 2195 A B C D A B C D A B C D Trimmers closed Slowest speed Trimmers in neutral position Universal parameters Risers lenght A 496 B 496...

Page 29: ...are several conditions to be met when winching pilot should be properly trained for winching the winch with all gear should be in good condition and specialized for paraglider winching the winch oper...

Page 30: ...hoe gently pull both brakes to recover To exit a B stall the risers should be released in a smooth and decisive manner On quick and symmetrical releasing B lines the airflow will be reinstated and the...

Page 31: ...h increasing bank angle Due to aforementioned autostabilizing of the Run Fly executing classic wingovers is practically impossible Important Forcing the wingovers by too strong alternating brake input...

Page 32: ...urse Under normal conditions the canopy will reinflate instantly and spontaneously Frontal collapse Can happen in strong turbulence Active piloting will usually prevent its occurrence Run Fly 2 is a m...

Page 33: ...he pilot yet without diving in front of him so do not try to brake it in this phase If you are flying with optional trimmers in case of deep parachutal stall release them completely at once Line over...

Page 34: ...dditionally fasten them with the compression tape attached to the wing Put the wing into a dedicated transport bag The size of the bag allows you to store the wing with light Sit Fly 260 harness attac...

Page 35: ...ngs can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground hard which may seriously damage the ribs sewing and surface cloth including coating damage Keep the paraglider clean since getting d...

Page 36: ...he manufacturer authorised distributor or an authorised workshop It is acceptable to fix minor cloth damage with self adhesive patches included in the package Inspections Full Inspection is recommende...

Page 37: ...users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year or 150 flight hours whatever comes first Warranty does not cover any of the following canopy colour fading as well as bleeding caused by improper storage tran...

Page 38: ...se contact the dealer that sold you the gear The dealer will determine further actions If you have bought the paraglider second hand ask previous owner for a copy of his logbook covering entire entire...

Page 39: ...e we can fly Keep to marked paths do not make excessive noise do not leave any garbage and respect fragile balance of the nature Recycling of used gear A paraglider is made out of synthetic materials...

Page 40: ...e paraglider to be used as a temporary replacement Do not cut it if you have to temporarily replace a shorter one just tie it at the length needed paraglider passport with entered date of purchase and...

Page 41: ...51 6 97 7 39 7 79 Aspect Ratio flat 4 80 Aspect Ratio projected 3 58 Speed km h Min 35 trym 37 max 39 2 Max cord mm 2053 00 2195 00 2328 00 2454 00 Min cord mm 728 00 778 00 825 00 870 00 Distance pi...

Page 42: ...e documents file on the page of a wing available on our website www dudek eu Materials 581 Lines Edelrid A 8000U 050 070 090 130 190 Edelrid 7343 190 Fabric Porcher Classic 26 g m2 Classic2 29 g m2 Po...

Page 43: ...d proper procedures final tolerance of line lengths does not exceed 10mm Note Distances given below are to be understood as distances between connection points When cutting a line for repair 20 cm ext...

Page 44: ...Lining scheme 581...

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Page 46: ...paraglider should you choose Are you already our pilot but would like to know more details concerning your wing Or maybe you seek advice in honing your skills Write us Send an email to support dudek e...

Page 47: ...ossible dangers and face them wisely You must accept the fact that all air sports are potentially dangerous and your actual safety depends solely on you We insist that you fly safely and this concerns...

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