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User Manual 

Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Aspen6 paraglider 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….. 1 
 
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER
………………………………………………… 1 
     2.1.  Technical description…………………………………….. 1 
     2.2.  Technical data
…………………………….…..…….......... 3 
     2.3.  Materials
…………….………….…………………………….. 4 
 
3. CERTIFICATION
…………………………..….………………..……. 5 
 
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER
………….………….………………. 5 
     4.1.  Brake line adjustment………….……………………….. 5 
     4.2.  Addition of the speed system
 …….…..……………. 6 
 
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT
…………………………….…………….. 6 
     5.1.  Standard flight …………..…………………………………. 6 
             5.1.1.  Pre-flight check …………………………………….6 
             5.1.2.  Launch ………………………………………………… 6 
             5.1.3.  Flight………………………….……..……………..…..6 
             5.1.4.  Landing………….……………………..…..………....7 
     5.2.  Fast descent……………………………..…………………….7 
             5.2.1.  Big Ears………………………….…………………….. 7 
             5.2.2.  B-line Stall………….………………………………… 7 
             5.2.3.  Spiral Dive…..…………………………................ 8 
     5.3.  Zvláštní letové režimy 
             5.3.1.  Jednostranné zaklapnutí vrchlíku 

     5.3.  SIV manoeuvres……………………..……….…………….…. 8 
             5.3.1.  Asymmetric Collapse …….………………………… 8 
             5.3.2.  Full-Frontal Collapse ……………………………….. 9 
             5.3.3.  Deep stall………………………………………………... 9 
             5.3.4.  Full stall…..…………………………………….………… 9 
             5.3.5.  Spin……………………………………….………………... 9 
 
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER
 ………………………….……..... 10 
 
7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER…………………………………………… 10 
 
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER
…………………..………..…………... 11 
 
9. DIAGRAM AND DIMENSIONS
……………………………………. 12 
 
10. LINE PLAN
……………………………………………………………….. 13 
 
11. ENJOY YOUR FLYING………………………………………..……… 14 
 
12. CUSTOMER CARE
…………………………………………………….. 14 
 

Summary of Contents for Aspen 6

Page 1: ...6 5 OPERATION IN FLIGHT 6 5 1 Standard flight 6 5 1 1 Pre flight check 6 5 1 2 Launch 6 5 1 3 Flight 6 5 1 4 Landing 7 5 2 Fast descent 7 5 2 1 Big Ears 7 5 2 2 B line Stall 7 5 2 3 Spiral Dive 8 5 3...

Page 2: ...s This manual provides information which will help you to fly safely and to keep your wing in a good condition If after reading this booklet you have any further questions or if you are uncertain abou...

Page 3: ...id Aramid Magix Pro and Liros Dyneema DC All these lines have the advantage of splice loops giving maximum overall endurance durability and the lowest possible aerodynamic drag Loops of main A and B l...

Page 4: ...373 503 Aspen6 30 A B C non accelerated mm 500 500 503 accelerated mm 340 373 503 Risers are without trimmers Length tolerance of risers is 5mm Aspen6 Units 22 24 26 28 30 Flat Area m2 20 97 22 73 24...

Page 5: ...e level Liros Dyneema DC 060 0 6 mm Lines bottom level Edelrid Aramid 8000 U 090 0 8 mm Lines bottom level Edelrid Aramid 8000 U 130 1 0 mm Lines bottom level Edelrid Aramid 8000 U 190 1 2 mm Lines bo...

Page 6: ...of your Aspen6 and only then in keeping with the recommendations of this manual Other adjustments or changes to your Aspen6 lead to a loss of guarantee airworthiness and validity of the certification...

Page 7: ...re the karabiners on the risers are tightened 5 1 2 Launch Launching Aspen6 is straightforward either by front launch or by reverse launch A dynamic pull of the front risers A coloured red will bring...

Page 8: ...y Additionally if landing is thermic it is often very difficult to land without using a rapid descent method There are three main methods for achieving a rapid descent and they are Big Ears B Line Sta...

Page 9: ...othly and always finish a Spiral Dive with safe altitude CAUTION When exiting the Spiral Dive make sure your position in the harness is neutral Recovery from a Spiral Dive can be delayed if you are we...

Page 10: ...down until the canopy falls behind the pilot and deforms into a characteristic crescent shape Hold your hands firmly press them underneath the seat and be careful that you do not release the brakes p...

Page 11: ...ssary exposure to sunlight UV rays can damage many parts of a paraglider Try not to pack your glider when wet If it s unavoidable then dry it as soon as possible but away from direct sunlight Be caref...

Page 12: ...ible repairs done on lines are those where the damaged lines are changed for new ones Lines must be exclusively supplied by Gradient an authorised dealer or authorised service centre When ordering new...

Page 13: ...Pilot s manual for Aspen6 12 9 DIAGRAM DIMENSIONS...

Page 14: ...13 Pilot s manual for Aspen6 10 LINE PLAN...

Page 15: ...fantastic flying For all our gliders we use Porcher materials which are made under environmental laws of the EU and all the coating is environmentally friendly When your glider gets to the end of its...

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