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Pilot’s manual for Montana3 

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11. ENJOY YOUR FLYING 

Even though Montana3 has outstanding performance and stability it must be understood that even the 
safest paraglider is an aircraft and that all air sports can be relatively dangerous.  
Remember that your safety lies in your own hands and that it is always your responsibility to be well 
prepared. 
Never underestimate weather conditions. And never forget that you are flying for pleasure and not to 
become a ‘fallen hero’. Remember this and the fun that only free-flying can bring will be yours. 
We believe that your sensible attitude and the flight characteristics of your Montana3 will combine to 
ensure you have many hours of 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 life we recommend to use Porcher recycling Program to dispose 
it.  

GRADIENT wishes you many fabulous flights and happy landings. 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Lukáš Pohl 

 

 

        Théo de Blic                                     

R&D team - designer  

                   R&D team – test pilot                                  

 
 

12. CUSTOMER CARE 

 

Please contact your nearest Gradient dealer for any questions concerning your Gradient 
equipment. 
 
You can find the list of all Gradient dealers on our website. 
http://www.gradient.cx/en/Agencies 
 
For all other questions or requests please email us at [email protected]  
 
Our production and development centre is located in the Czech Republic 
 
Gradient s.r.o. 
www.gradient.cx 
[email protected] 

 

Summary of Contents for Montana 3

Page 1: ...User Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Montana3 paraglider...

Page 2: ...her questions or if you are uncertain about anything please do not hesitate to contact Gradient or any authorised Gradient dealer We will gladly answer all your questions We would be pleased to receiv...

Page 3: ...le lines are covered Top level lines with progressively different diameters are made from special very strong uncovered lines Uncovered lines have the advantage of splice loops giving maximum overall...

Page 4: ...lerated mm 330 374 463 Montana3 26 A A B C non accelerated mm 480 480 483 accelerated mm 345 390 483 Risers are without trimmers Length tolerance of risers is 5mm Montana3 Units 22 24 26 Flat Area m2...

Page 5: ...e Upper sail Porcher Marine 70032 Skytex 32 E3W Universal 32 g m2 Bottom sail Porcher Marine 70032 Skytex 32 E3W Universal 32 g m2 Ribs Diagonals Porcher Marine 70032 Skytex 32 E4D Hard 32 g m2 Reinfo...

Page 6: ...172cm Montana3 26 179cm 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...

Page 7: ...educe both the number and severity of collapses he or she experiences Turning Montana3 is very comfortable and pleasant in turns Handling characteristics are responsive and accurate and demand no spec...

Page 8: ...technique Depending on how far the B risers are pulled down the sink rate is between 5 m s and 8 m s Initiation Grab the B risers at the top and smoothly pull them down until the canopy shows a spanw...

Page 9: ...nd loss of altitude can be reduced by suitable piloting To stop any tendency to turn off course pull the brake on the inflated side be careful not to overreact and stall the inflated side and weight s...

Page 10: ...der is not in normal flight and airflow is disrupted there is always a rapid increase in sink rate and therefore a substantial loss of altitude Remember When practising SIV the wrong manoeuvre at the...

Page 11: ...sewing of panels attachment points cell openings etc condition of lines and risers line strength geometry of the suspension system All data are recorded in the test report On the basis of the real win...

Page 12: ...rienced colleague for help If you re not sure entrust the job to either the manufacturer or an authorised Gradient dealer If you have to replace any of the line tidy rings a spare rings are supplied w...

Page 13: ...Pilot s manual for Montana3 12 9 DIAGRAM DIMENSIONS...

Page 14: ...13 Pilot s manual for Montana3 10 LINE PLAN...

Page 15: ...ombine to ensure you have many hours of 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...

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