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A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle. This
adjustment, on the one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying
situations and when landing, while on the other hand, this ensures that brakes are not
permanently applied to the canopy (especially when fully accelerated). This trimming
should not be altered. For differentiation purposes the main A-lines are coloured red, the
main brake lines are orange, all remaining main lines are yellow. Also the main
suspension loop, on the bottom of the riser, is covered red. This is where the main
karabiner should be hooked in, which then in turn connects the risers to the harness.
The Elan Light is equipped with 4 risers per side (A, A1, B, C). The two central A-lines
per side are attached to the main A-risers while outermost A main lines are attached to
A1 risers. The 3 B-main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B-riser.
The 3 C-main lines to the C-riser. The main brake lines leads through the pulleys on the
C riser.
The line connections are made to triangular Maillons (quick links) fitted with a rubber ”o-
ring” in the form of a ”figure eight” which prevents any slipping of the lines on the quick
link. See line plan for details.
Speed system:
The Elan Light is equipped with a stirrup operated speed-system, which returns
automatically to normal position when the stirrup is released. The serial risers of the
Elan Light do not have a lockable trimmer.
The speed system affects the A-, A1- and B- risers and changes the angle of attack. In
normal flight all risers have an overall length of 49,5 cm without quick links. When the
stirrup is pushed out the A-risers are shortened by up to a maximum of 17 cm,
the A1-risers are shortened by up to a max of 15 cm, the B-risers by up to a max. of
12 cm, the C-risers retain their original length. These measurements influence the
certification! An incorrectly fitted speed system causes loss of certification!
Fitting the speed-system:
Most modern harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting. In case not, it is
important to attach pulleys (sewn on tabs) in such a way that they allows the pilot to
maximize the power vector of his / her legs without ”pushing back” in the harness.
The Elan Light speed system, including Brummel-hooks supplied, must be assembled
as per instructions. The speed system cord is firmly attached (use bowline or other
nonslip knot) to the foot stirrup (webbing or alloy bar). The other end of the cord is run
through a pulley on the harness and then in an upward direction to be then firmly
attached to the Brummel-hooks! The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be
adjusted so that it is easy to put your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to
allow full speed system travel. (Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to
reach the full range if your legs are not long enough.) Ensure both cords on the stirrup
are of equal length, to avoid putting a turn in the glider.
