5. Material Data
The canopies of our paragliders are made of Porcher Marine Skytex Ripstop Nylon material with an
E77 coating. A filament net is woven into this material which prevents ripping and increases the
tensile strength along the seams. The polyurethane coating makes the material water proof and UV-
resistant. The material used for the lines is Edelrid HMA Aramid, these are made of a special Aramid
formula and have been tried by the DHV and ourselves in multiple snapping and load tests.
6. Technical Data
Size
L
M
S
Scale factor
%
103
100
93
Surface area flat
m²
27,73
26,14
23,59
Wingspan flat
m
12,93
12,55
11,92
Aspect ratio
A/R
6,03
6,03
6,03
Weight kg
6,9
6,5
6,1
Number of cells
No
57
57
57
Take off weight min.
Kg
90,0
75,0
60,0
Take off weight max.
Kg
115,0
100,0
85,0
Sink data min
m/sec
1,0
1,0
1,0
V-Trimm
Km/h
37
37
37
V-Max.
Km/h
>52
>52
>52
DHV
Kat.
2-3 GH
2-3 GH
-
7. How to check your paraglider
Every paraglider delivered is tested and measured by us. Nevertheless we advise you to check your
paraglider for the following criteria. You should also follow these instruction after a long intensive
flight or an accident on landing, eg: tree landing
.
Check:
the seams where the lines attach, and the canopy for any damage.
that all the lines have been sewn correctly and are free of damage
that all the line locks have been screwed up properly and the plastic inlets are tight
that all ribs and V-attachments are free of rips
Every fault no matter how small must be checked and repaired by a professional. A damaged
paraglider is not air-worthy.
8. Steering/brake lines
The two steering/brake lines lead up to a line cascade which is fixed to the trailing edge. On the
risers the steering lines run through a pulley and are connected to a handle. These handles are fixed
to the risers with a push button when not in use. The length of the steering lines is set correctly at
the factory. They have to have at least 5cm of free play and must only be adjusted by a qualified
flying instructor or the dealer. The improper adjustment of the steering lines can cause severe
changes to inflight behaviour.
9. Inflight
The following pages are not intended to describe how to fly a paraglider. Rather we want to show
you the eXCalibur
's
specialities and give you important information regarding in-flight behaviour.
9.1 The Harness
The
eXCalibur
has been developed and authorised with the GH harness. Nearly all harnesses
recently produced are type GH harnesses. They differ from the GX harness due to their low
suspension and not very effective (if at all included) cross straps. Cross straps have not proven
themselves in combination with new paragliders. The last authorisation of a GX harness by the DHV
was in 1997. The use of a fixed cross fixture is inadmissible. The easiest way to check the harness is
via the DHV website. Here the GH or GX harness type is stated.
9.2.Take off preparation
Before every take off the paraglider must be checked visually for possible damage.
The easiest way to take off with the eXCalibur is to lay it out in an arc so all A-lines are under the
same tension. We generally advise using just the middle A-risers, but using all risers is not a
problem. In flat take off areas you may need to take two steps before the lines come under tension.
In other circumstances we advise tensioning the A-lines lightly. The most important issue whilst
launching the glider is not the force used, but applying a constant pull. The eXCalibur is very easy to
launch, but you may need to brake slightly in stronger wind conditions or steep take off areas to
prevent the wing over-flying.
9.3 Take off run
During take off the
eXCalibur
shows no peculiarities. When launching in stronger winds, you can
avoid a premature take off by moving under the paraglider whilst launching it. The best way to
train for taking off in strong wind conditions is by regular ground handling practice.
9.4 Level flight
With loose steering lines, depending on the wing loading, the eXCalibur reaches a flying speed of 35
to 40 km/h. In calm conditions the eXCalibur flies at minimum speed if the pull is approx. 45-50 cm.
In turbulent air we advise flying with the brakes pulled down 5 - 15 cm. The angle of attack is
higher and this makes the wing more stable.
All measurements are relative to the brake lines under no tension
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