9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
High Performance glider
Envy 2
Envy 2
Envy 2
Envy 2
size
23
25
28
31
Zoom flat
[% ]
91,5
96
100
105
Area flat
[m
2
]
23,15
25,76
27,95
30,81
Area projected
[m
2
]
20,98
23,34
25,33
27,93
Span flat
[m]
11,53
12,16
12,67
13,30
Aspect ratio flat
-
5,74
5,74
5,74
5,74
Root cord
[m]
2,56
2,70
2,81
2,95
Cells
-
56
56
56
56
Weight
[kg]
5,80
6,0
6,25
6,6
Weight range*
[kg]
65-83
77-97
88-110
105-135
Min.speed
[km/h]
23-25
23-25
23-25
23-25
Trim.speed
[km/h]
36-38
36-38
36-38
36-38
Max. speed (accelerator)
[km/h]
50-53
50-53
50-53
50-53
Glide ratio
-
8,8
8,8
8,8
8,8
Min. Sink rate
[m/s]
1,1
1,1
1,1
1,1
* Pilot + approx. 17 to 20kg of equipment (including wing)
The Envy 2 is certified with LTF GH type certified harnesses. Nearly all harnesses
available on the market are „GH“.
These “GH“harnesses are different to “GX“ harnesses, which have a lower attachment
point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing. The Envy 2 was not tested with
harnesses with an effective cross bracing system.
Any certified harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with the Envy 2
(37-50cm over seat plate). The distance between left and right main karabiners should be
between 45 and 60cm, depending on the size of the pilot and the type of the harness.
Please note: the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the
pilot's body.
HARNESS
10
CHECKS ON THE NEW PARAGLIDER
Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict visual
inspection. Additionally we recommend that you to check your new glider in accordance
with the following points. We recommend that you make this check after flying extreme
manoeuvres or after tree landings or similar.
!
Inspection of the canopy for tears or damage, especially the seams which join the
ribs to the upper and lower surfaces, but also the area of the attachment tapes and
brake-line connections.
!
Inspection of the lines for damage to the stitches. The line lengths must be checked
after 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour of the glider changes.
!
Inspection of attachment tapes for damage to the stitches. It is also important to
check the attachment tapes and brake-lines for tangles.
!
Inspection of the risers for faultless condition. Rapid links must be secured.
With even slight damage the glider loses its airworthiness!
The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which
then run through pulleys on the D-risers to the brake handles. A mark on the main brake
line indicates the position of the brake handle.
The glider is delivered with a standard set-up and its speed can reach 36 - 38 km/h
depending on the weight of the pilot. The brake-lines should always be adjusted so that
the first brake-lines just come under tension when the brake handles have been pulled
5 - 10 cm. The test results relate to this brake-line adjustment. This adjustment, on the
one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when
landing, while on the other hand, it ensures that the canopy is not permanently braked
(especially when fully accelerated). This trim should not be altered. In extreme situations
any other settings may lead to the glider reacting differently to versions which have been
tested.
NOTE!! If in doubt about the brake-line adjustment, it is preferable to leave them too
long, as any necessary shortening can easily be achieved by wrapping them round your
hand.
ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES