Flow Paragliders Cosmos Power Series, Manual

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Flow Paragliders Cosmos Power Series Manual Download Page 21

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2D Tip Steering Modification Instructions

Tip steering is installed from factory, as standard, on its dedicated
Mini-Toggle.
A modification to install the tip steering line to the main brake
handle is easy and quick.
Once the modification is complete, do not fly with the Mini-Toggles
attached to the anymore.

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Summary of Contents for Cosmos Power Series

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Page 2: ...d time is no longer an ever present consideration The experience of flying a paraglider is what inspires us The pure focused concentration the feeling of complete immersion with the environment and th...

Page 3: ...ex Trim mod 01 13 7 6 Fast Reflex Trim mod 02 14 7 7 Fastest Full Reflex Trim 14 8 The Sweet Spot for XC 15 9 2D Tip Steering 16 9 1 2D Tip Steering Mod Instructions 18 10 Riser Safety 21 11 Flying te...

Page 4: ...rtant that you carefully read all the contents of the manual for your new Cosmos Power The Cosmos Power has been DGAC certified having met all the requirements of EN 926 1 Please note that any changes...

Page 5: ...as fully dedicated ppg glider that can also be used for free flight and paramotoring Cosmos Power offers remarkable pitch stability and efficiency due to our efficient full reflex profile and low drag...

Page 6: ...eflex wings In a nutshell Cosmos Power is a nimble glider that is easy to inflate and launch in both nil wind and high wind days Cruising at trim or at speed the pilot will notice increased stability...

Page 7: ...8 23m 8 85m 9 25m 9 62m ASPECT RATIO 5 25 5 25 5 25 5 25 PROJECTED AR 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 NUMBER OF CELLS 50 50 50 50 GLIDER WEIGHT 4 1kg 4 3kg 4 6kg 5 0kg TAKE OFF WEIGHT INTERMEDIATE 75 105 85 115 95 12...

Page 8: ...diagonals and seams Check if lines are not damaged or tangled Check if the quick links connection between lines to the risers are undamaged and tightened Check if the risers are not damaged or twisted...

Page 9: ...ts dedicated mini toggle it is delivered that way as standard from the factory A modification can be done to connect the tip steering line to the main brake handle turning the system into 2D steering...

Page 10: ...n flying within the gliders weight range see technical data above 6 3 Towing The Cosmos Power can be used with conventional methods and the glider does not present any unusual characteristics when bei...

Page 11: ...with a low mid or high hang point Mini toggle for tip steering Main brake handle The Cosmos Power is extremely efficient throughout the full speed range The optimized aerofoil geometry is directly co...

Page 12: ...30 50 100 or at any configuration at the pilot s discretion For a more comfortable and enjoyable experience when applying 100 speed bar it is recommended that the 2 pulleys should be touching with th...

Page 13: ...with trimmers in the standard position and no accelerator applied To activate to open the trimmers the pilot should gently push the trimmers cam lock to allow the straps to slide lowering the angle o...

Page 14: ...11 7 3 Trimmer settings Cosmos Power can be flown at NEUTRAL trim speed FAST trimmers open and FASTES trimmers open and speed system fully open...

Page 15: ...ng Best for minimizing sink rate and maximizing handling This is the most efficient position and better fuel consumption If caught flying in turbulent air it is recommended to trim the glider to this...

Page 16: ...ay the trimmers do it not only changes the AoA but also modifies it creating a semi reflex aerofoil This configuration is engineered to optimize aerofoil geometry allowing the aerofoil to be FAST and...

Page 17: ...A shifts the centre of gravity forward making the glider more pressurized and collapse resistant With trimmers about 30 40 open an optimized aerofoil geometry is created allowing the aerofoil to be FA...

Page 18: ...ith the trimmers fully open the gliders AoA Angle of Attack is reduced This can make the gliders recovery from a collapse more aggressively caution should be taken when flying the glider in this confi...

Page 19: ...tch surges and collapses Operation of brakes when the airfoil is in its FULL REFLEX configuration will reduce the inherent stability therefore not recommended 8 The SWEET SPOT for XC When flying long...

Page 20: ...brake handle is generally used by more experienced pilots and for those familiar with 2D tip steering It might seem a little more complicated set up but it offers a better control of the canopy in a b...

Page 21: ...eering is installed from factory as standard on its dedicated Mini Toggle A modification to install the tip steering line to the main brake handle is easy and quick Once the modification is complete d...

Page 22: ...19 9 2 2D Tip Steering Main Uses Once 2D tip steering is installed there are a few different configurations for 2D steering depending on the amount of bias the pilot wants to add to the wingtip...

Page 23: ...e system and perfecting his own technique to harvest Cosmos Power s full potential 1 Both tip steering the main brake line are applied equally for landing or to fly slower 2 Only main brake line in ap...

Page 24: ...n the Cosmos Power have multiple magnetic brake storage locations Form the factory the gliders are shipped ready for use with mid hang points with the brakes captured on the magnet nearest to the pull...

Page 25: ...UTION A deep spiral is no harmless manoeuvre The kinetic energy obtained must be reduced by slow releasing of the inside brake B line Stall B line Stall Grasp the B risers at the quick links and pull...

Page 26: ...t engaged permanently Use of the speed bar increases the maximum speed of the paraglider by up to 30 of the trim speed However it does reduce the angle of attack and therefore there is a risk of a fro...

Page 27: ...ns Symmetrical collapses usually re inflate without the glider turning but you can symmetrically apply the brake lines with a quick deep pump to quicken the re inflation Release the brake lines immedi...

Page 28: ...e you have control of the rotation and sink rate apply strong deep pumps of the brake on the cravated side whilst weight shifting away from the cravat It is important to lean away from the cravat othe...

Page 29: ...water rinse immediately with fresh water and dry in the shade Do not use any detergents Dry your paraglider away from direct light in a dry and well aired place Empty any foreign bodies from your par...

Page 30: ...le Practicing ground handling will keep your skills alive and will support you especially when conditions at launch aren t perfect or the site is difficult Please always respect the weather Monitor th...

Page 31: ...28 16 LINE PLAN...

Page 32: ...be more than 5mm TRIM SPEED trimmers closed FAST trimmers fully open SUPER FAST trimmers open and full speed A 500mm A 500mm A 415mm A1 500mm A1 510mm A1 440mm B 500mm B 540mm B 505mm C1 500mm C1 555...

Page 33: ...30 18 OVERALL ILLUSTRATION...

Page 34: ...SUPPLIER Upper surface Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Dominico Tech Corp Korea Bottom Surface Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Dominico Tech Corp Korea Supported Ribs Dominico DOKDO 30D hard Dominico Tech Corp Korea Uns...

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