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Pilots Manual

Summary of Contents for LiteSpeed 15

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual...

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Page 3: ...fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing so to keep costs low and quality high we...

Page 4: ...wing unless you have adequate safety and rescue equipment for winter backcountry travel such as avalanche transciever shovel probe and other avalanche safety equipment NEVER use equipment if there is...

Page 5: ...your limits and only fly the Litespeed in conditions and at flying sites that are suitable to your skill level The Litespeed will not only increase the range of flyable conditions for you as a pilot...

Page 6: ...lines supplied with the speed system through the harness Make sure this is done correctly and that the lines pass through all of the pulleys check your harness manual for instructions Attach the spee...

Page 7: ...thin one or two steps and the Litespeed will immediately start to inflate You should maintain a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead Do not pull down or push the risers forward e...

Page 8: ...conditions No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses however active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse When the conditions are turbulent be more active and anticipate the mo...

Page 9: ...this can lead to a major deflation Always pull the Big Ears first and then apply the speed bar DO NOT perform spiral dives with Big Ears engaged B Line Stall B stall is for fast descents in emergency...

Page 10: ...ugh brake to control your direction This action alone will be enough for a full recovery of the wing most of the time Once a glider is deflated it is effectively a smaller wing so the wing loading and...

Page 11: ...h hands This normally allows the glider to return to normal flight but If nothing happens after a few seconds reach up and push the A risers forwards or apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to re...

Page 12: ...ping any material Step 9 Turn the Saucisse on its side and make the first fold just after the LE reinforcements Do not fold the plastic reinforcements use 3 or 4 folds around the LE IMPORTANT Do NOT l...

Page 13: ...using velcro on the trailing edge of the tip called the Butt hole This has been designed to easily empty all the things which have been accumulating in your wing sand leaves rocks mobile phones etc It...

Page 14: ...me of air to go through a certain surface of the cloth The time in seconds is the result A measurement is done in a several places on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the leading ed...

Page 15: ...n any of these areas you will be exposing yourself to more danger than is necessary Every year many pilots get hurt launching don t be one of them Launching is the time that you are most exposed to da...

Page 16: ...A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B16 C16 D16 B15 B14 B13 B12 B11 B10 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11D12 D13D14 D15 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9...

Page 17: ...brake lines Edelrid 8000U 70 50 Kgs Edelrid 8000U 50 Kgs Risers and hardware Shackles Link Lites Dyneema and Maillon Rapide Riser webbing 12mm zero stretch polyester webbing or Technisangle Dyneema 8...

Page 18: ...1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...

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