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Technical Drawing:

Stabilo line

Upper surface

Riser lines

Riser

Brake handle

Wingtip

Main Karabiner

Type label
in middleprofile

Main brake line

Trailing edge

Lower surface

Brake line

Leading edge

Spreader bar

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1. Dear Independence Pilot

We are pleased to welcome you to the world of Independence paragliders. The Airtaxi² was developed for those 
biplace pilots who enjoy very good performance, high speed and high manoeuvrability and do not want to do without 
safety. 

Like every paraglider, the Airtaxi² also has its own character and wants to be flown in its own way. In order to provide 
you with the greatest possible flying pleasure, we have compiled the following owner´s manual.

2. Important Notes:

Reading this owner´s manual is mandatory!

The paraglider must not be put into use without careful study of this manual in order to avoid operating errors. We 
hereby explicitly point out that no liability can be accepted for possible consequences of improper handling.

This paraglider is a "light air sports glider with an empty mass of less than 120 kg" in the paragliding sector. At the time 
of  delivery,  it  complies  with  the  provisions  of  the  German Airworthiness  Requirement  (LTF)  and  the  European 
Standard EN 926-2, Category B in all sizes.

New gliders must be flown in by the seller. This flight has to be confirmed with date and signature on the attached 
measurement protocol and on the type label of the paraglider.

Any unauthorized modification to the paraglider will invalidate the operating license!

The pilot is responsible of the airworthiness of his glider! It is also the pilot's responsibility to ensure that all legal 
regulations necessary for the operation of this glider are met (e.g. pilot license, insurance, etc.).

It is presupposed that the abilities of the user correspond to the requirements of the device!

The use of the paraglider is at your own risk! The liability of the manufacturer or distributor is excluded!

The following  owner's manual  has been compiled  to the best of our knowledge  and belief. However, it is quite 
possible that different aspects may change in the course of time due to (flight) technical innovations or changed 
approval tests and/or teaching methods. Therefore it is advisable in any case to obtain "updates" in suitable form 
about possible changed opinions and tests either from us or from the appropriate authorities.

3. Target group: 

The Airtaxi² is a tandem paraglider, classified in category B according to LTF (German airworthiness 
requirements) and EN 926-2 at the same time. EN 926-2 describes the flight characteristics of this category as 
follows: „

This makes it suitable for commercial tandem pilots as well as for pleasure and performance pilots.

Whether the Airtaxi² is finally suitable for the pilot's own flying purpose and ability should always be discussed 
personally with the dealer.

We recommend every pilot to do a safety training and to play as much as possible with his glider on the ground. 
Perfect control of the glider on the ground and in the air is the key to maximum flying fun and the best insurance for 
accident-free flying.

Paragliders with good passive safety and forgiving flying characteristics. Gliders with some resistance

to departures from normal flight“; the describtion of pilot skills required: „Designed for all pilots and may be 
suitable for pilots under training if recommended by the manufacturer“.

Summary of Contents for Airtaxi2

Page 1: ...Owners Manual Airtaxi Version 1 0 Stand 16 07 2019 Fly market GmbH Co KG Am Sch nebach 3 D 87637 Eisenberg Tel 49 0 8364 9833 0 Fax 49 0 8364 9833 33 Email info Independence aero...

Page 2: ...hnical Drawing Stabilo line Upper surface Riser lines Riser Brake handle Wingtip Main Karabiner Type label in middleprofile Main brake line Trailing edge Lower surface Brake line Leading edge Spreader...

Page 3: ...et e g pilot license insurance etc It is presupposed that the abilities of the user correspond to the requirements of the device The use of the paraglider is at your own risk The liability of the manu...

Page 4: ...A B C D E level and brake Within each level 2 gallery lines are combined into one middle line The 8 gallery lines of the E level are integrated in the D middle lines On the riser line level 2 middle l...

Page 5: ...kle allows a stepless adjustment from completely closed to completely open Both trimmers must always be adjusted symmetrically to the same position Varying the trimmer position can also be used to opt...

Page 6: ...proved up to 235 kg take off weight A rescue parachute with a smaller maximum payload than the paraglider can be used at any time but the maximum take off weight is then reduced according to the maxim...

Page 7: ...the final approach long enough so that you can push the passenger to the side with your leg This sideways shifting should also remind the passenger that the last flight phase has started and he has t...

Page 8: ...s Acareful pre flight check must be carried out before each take off The risers lines and canopy must be checked for wear It also must be ensured that the line links are tightly closed and secured aga...

Page 9: ...glider backwards in strong wind it is easy to prevent premature take off by following the glider while it is being pulled up The best preparation for perfect strong wind launches is still playing on t...

Page 10: ...lying into down winds here the brakes are applied in a controlled manner 9 7 Landing The Airtaxi is easy to land In the final glide against the wind the wing can be let out slightly braked At a height...

Page 11: ...w altitudes If the height is sufficient the following possibilities can be used to try to release the entangled wing tip Try a sensitive counter braking and a very fast resolute and deep pulling of th...

Page 12: ...symmetrically released The optimal recovery should take place in 2 phases 1 prefilling of the canopy slow release of the brakes up to shoulder height until the canopy is fully open again 2 recovery b...

Page 13: ...penings downwards goes up on the nose and remains in this position despite releasing the steering lines and continues to spiral stable spiral dive The Airtaxi has been classified B according to EN 926...

Page 14: ...e deformation of parts in the glider Care The UV rays of the sun damage the fabric of the paraglider in the long run Therefore the paraglider should not be unnecessarily exposed to sunlight When unfol...

Page 15: ...rn used equipment to us We will dispose them properly 15 Nature and landscape friendly behaviour Actually self evident but here again expressly mentioned Please practice our nature orientated sport in...

Page 16: ...530 210 210 547 5 195 195 380 15 285 115 110 250 160 160 240 180 160 Baby A Riser A Riser C Riser B Riser C Riser A Riser C Riser B Riser D Riser D Riser B Riser B Riser C D main lines with double loo...

Page 17: ...f riser to lower sail brake lines to end of main steering line under 50 N tension 17 1 Overall line length in mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A 8930 8825 8810 8785 8770 8850 8795 8715 8705 8675 8665 8725 B...

Page 18: ...ot allowed to be flown any further The glider must be repaired by the manufacturer or a person authorized by the manufacturer 18 2 Inspection intervals The intervals for training equipment and commerc...

Page 19: ...termined must be compared with the specifications of the type identification sheet and documented in the inspection report Max 5 mm difference in riser lengths are permissible Measurement of line leng...

Page 20: ...chment and the fabric is tested for its tear resistance The limit value of the measurement is set at 800 g and a crack length of 5 mm The exact test procedure is specified in the operating instruction...

Page 21: ...Tensile strength device for lines electronic measurement with maximum value memory sampling rate 50 measurements second Strength tester for canopy Bettsometer B M A GB 2270768All measuring devices mus...

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