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Summary of Contents for STELVIA L

Page 1: ...araglider 7 Take off 7 Landing 8 Turning 8 Rapid descent techniques 8 Big ears 9 Spiral dive 9 B line stall 10 Performances use of brakes 10 Use of the speed barr 11 Asymmetric or frontal collapses 11...

Page 2: ...with good passive safety and forgiving flying characteristics It proves to show some resistance to departures from normal flight However considering its layout aspect ratio of 5 7 its fine handling a...

Page 3: ...3 Sectional drawing of the STELVIA...

Page 4: ...4 Plan of the lines...

Page 5: ...5 Drawing of the risers...

Page 6: ...the list of lines and plan of lines Except for brakes and speed system there is no other adjustable devices available on the certified models Lists of lines on Annex A STELVIA S M L Take off load kg...

Page 7: ...ou ll find hereunder some useful reminder which might help you to become more familiar with your new wing Preflight check of the paraglider Check of the canopy check the canopy for wears also check th...

Page 8: ...ion of the paraglider Reminder Negative steering involves slowing down the glider by applying brakes symmetrically to about 30 of the maximum range then making a turn by steadily releasing the outside...

Page 9: ...aglider be opened after the other Pulling both brakes simultaneously to reopen ears may result in a stall Spiral dive STELVIA is a manoeuvrable wing that responds to pilot input precisely and progress...

Page 10: ...should initiate rapid exit from the B line stall state If the speed bar is not connected pulling on the A risers by 2 3 cm will have the same result CAUTION Unlike big ears and spiral dives see above...

Page 11: ...apses Despite tests showing that STELVIA recovers spontaneously after collapses active piloting is recommended in the event of an asymmetric or frontal collapse Active piloting will reduce the loss of...

Page 12: ...process i e a complete execution of the full stall stabilization of the wing and progressive lifting of the hands to resume normal flight If the full stall happens below 100 m or if the pilot is unfam...

Page 13: ...the roll stability of your harness and can slow down the reopening of asymmetric collapses Slightly higher hang points have no influence on in flight safety and can therefore be tolerated Advice on Ma...

Page 14: ...on But even a completely dry wing should still be stored open in a dry clean and dark place If you do not have room for such winter storage we recommend you open all compression straps on the bag as m...

Page 15: ...ity with all machines original materials and spare parts and trained staff In France the after sales service is made by several professional workshops throughout the country Contact Mcc Aviation they...

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