5 Pilot’s manual for Aspen6
3. CERTIFICATION
Aspen6 is EN-C and LTF-C certified in all sizes.
The EN/LTF certificate for each Aspen6 is located on a rib in the middle of canopy. Certification is valid
for the use with all ABS harnesses. This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment to be
made to the length of the waist strap. Between 46 cm and 48 cm - with regard to size of the glider - is
the recommended distance between the karabiners.
In common with all other paragliders, when looser cross-bracing is used while flying the Aspen6, the
pilot’s weight-shift control is greater. The glider is also more sensitive to the movement in the
surrounding air. When cross-bracing is tighter, the pilot feels subjectively more stable, however turning
by weight-shift is less effective.
WARNING: The Aspen6 paraglider is only built for hill or tow launching. It is not built to withstand
jumping from a plane, balloon, building or for any jumps where there is a belated opening of the canopy.
Use of subsidiary motor (eg paramotoring) has not been tested by the manufacturer or by any other
testing body.
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER
Before it reaches the customer every Aspen6, goes through a final check and test-flight to verify that
its characteristics and measurements correspond to the manufacturer's specifications. You may only
make adjustments to brake-line lengths or to the speed system 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. Do not endanger yourself and other pilots by amateur modification. If you have any
suggestions for improvements let us know and our test-pilots will try out your ideas.
4.1. Brake line adjustment
When you receive your new Aspen6 the main brake lines are adjusted to the length set during the
certification test. This length should suit most pilots and is indicated on the main control line (R0.0) . It
is of course possible to adjust the brake-line length to suit each pilot's physical build, height of harness
hang points, or style of flying. We recommend that you act wisely when adjusting brake-line length
and change the length in small, successive steps.
If you need to adjust brakes back to the basic position and the marks on the main brake lines are vague,
use the following lengths for relevant size:
Aspen6 22: 110 cm
Aspen6 24: 115 cm
Aspen6 26: 120 cm
Aspen6 28: 126 cm
Aspen6 30: 131 cm
Brake lines that are too short may:
Lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position.
Impede recovery from certain unstable manoeuvres.
Certainly reduce speed range of your glider.
Brake lines that are too long may:
Hamper pilot’s control during launch.
Reduce control in extreme flying situations.
Make it difficult to execute a good flare while landing.
Each brake line should be tied securely to its control handle. Use knots which will guarantee this, for
example, Double Dragon.
