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Maintenance and care

Since only high-quality material is used for the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 it will be unrelievedely air-
worthy for many years at good care and maintenance. The aging of your Papillon BODYGUARD 7 
depends on the total flying time, the conditions in which you fly in, the amount of UV radiation it is 
exposed to and the intensity and quality of care. A couple of tips for maintenance and care:

Long lasting exposure to UV radiation and extreme acro maneuvers reduce the strength of every 
material over time.

–   Do not leave your Papillon BODYGUARD 7 out in the sun more than necessary, but put it back 

into the backpack after your flight.

–   Consider the choice of terrain when choosing a take-off site to lay out your glider.
–  Placing the opening reinforcements on top of each order prolongs the life time of your glider.
–  Do not drag your glider on the ground and pack it on a patch of grass.

Please consider that: 
–  the lines need to be checked for damage regularly.
–   the lines are not being bent unnecessarily and you don’t step on the lines when laying out the 

glider.

–   lines need to be checked after overloads (tree or water landings etc.) for their strength and cor-

rect length and exchanged if necessary.

–  lines need to be checked for their correct length in case of changing inflight handling 

 

  characteristics.
–  the main brake lines aren’t knotted too many times at the grip since every knot weakens the    
  line. 

To clean the canopy only use warm water and a soft sponge. Never apply any chemicals for clean-
ing, since they weaken the material and damage the coating. Store your glider at a dry and dark 
location away from any chemicals. After 24 months or 150 flighthours, whichever occurs first, your 
Papillon BODYGUARD 7 has to be inspected by the manufacturer or importeur. In case of extreme 
use we are glad to do that earlier. You know best about the condition of your glider. 

Nature and environment-friendly behaviour

We ask you to perform our sport in a manner, that impacts nature and environment with minimum 
intensity. Please do not walk off marked paths, don`t leave any waste, don’t make noise uselessly and 
respect the sensitive biological equilibrium in the mountains. Especially at take-off areas maximum 
care for nature is necessary. 

The synthetic materials your glider is build of must be depolluted appropriately.  At the end of its 
life-cycle please return your glider to us, we will take care of recycling and removal. 

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Summary of Contents for BODYGUARD 7

Page 1: ...MANUAL English Rev 1 7 Effective July 2017 Please read this manual before you fly your new Papillon BODYGUARD 7 for the first time LTF EN A...

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Page 3: ...he BODYGUARD 7 It unites all the features that allow you a safe and successful entry into the flight sport Also as a hobby and leisure pilot the Bodyguard 7 will be a companion you can rely on If you...

Page 4: ...system 13 The Flight 14 The Launch 14 Reverse Launch 16 Turning 16 Active Flying 16 Landing 17 Strong Wind Landings 18 Landing on Slopes 18 Top Landings 18 Rapid descent 19 Big Ears 19 B Stall 19 Adva...

Page 5: ...ion and reinspection intervals 45 Who may inspect test 45 Individual personal prerequisites for the inspections 45 Necessary equipment and documentation 46 During the inspection the following steps ar...

Page 6: ...WELCOME TO THE PAPILLON WORLD OF PARAGLIDING...

Page 7: ...nical features PPN and 3D shaping ensure an optimized inflow and dimensional stability of the leading edge Complex calculations of the ballooning in combination with the optimized wing pre stressing e...

Page 8: ...s ideally equipped for the motorised flight because of its outstanding rise fea tures its uncomplicated handling and the high trimmed speed Please note that NO ACRO MANEUVERS are allowed in the motori...

Page 9: ...brake line setting corresponds to 0 free travel plus 5 cm It is recommended to adjust your brake line travel after the first flight to your personal preferences Be aware not to adjust the brakes too s...

Page 10: ...in good condition and all checks are done Be aware that you as a pilot have to be in a physical and mental state to control each flight unimpaired You have to concentrate completely on flying in order...

Page 11: ...ARD 7 10 11 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Short description Obersegel Top V Tape Profilrippen Profil rips Galerieleine Galeryline Untersegel Bottom Gabelleine Gabelline Stabiloleine Stabiloline Stammleine Mai...

Page 12: ...itive identification at take off and during a B stall decent Other adjustable removeable or variable mechanisms are nonexistent Number of risers 3 1 The risers of the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 consist of 2...

Page 13: ...t can happen that with some harnesses the speed bar to full speed cannot be used The speed system needs to be adjusted before the first flight Therefore the connection lines of the foot extensor are b...

Page 14: ...is laid out symmetrically in an arch so that the canopy behind you can fill evenly from the centre The center of the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 is marked on the leading edge You launch the wing by a metered...

Page 15: ...de tailed visual check of the canopy The running speed is reduced and adapted to the wind situation In the steep launch site the start is initiated with a small impulse and then a clear brake pull Wi...

Page 16: ...With the second hand the rising of the canopy is con trolled To perfect the reverse launch technique we recommend taking part in a reverse launch training Turning The Papillon BODYGUARD 7 has a high a...

Page 17: ...e pull for maximum canopy stability The landing spot serves as a reference point and is constantly observed On the approach legs you have good correction possibilities dashed red lines Straighten up i...

Page 18: ...touchdown turn around quickly and bring the canopy down by using the C risers in order to avoid being dragged across the ground Landing on Slopes A landing on the slope is always done sideways to the...

Page 19: ...held in hand together with the pulled down A lines For additional stability and for an increased sink rate the speedsystem should be actuated The glider remains fully steerable by weightshifting and...

Page 20: ...loss of altitude and the area below you Then alternately look upwards and downwards Should an atypical deformation of the canopy occur immediately release the B risers and recover from the manoeuvre...

Page 21: ...s Spiral Dive Like a normal turn initiating the spiral dive is easy with the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 ATTENTION The spiral is considered an extreme manoeuvre and should be flown only under expert guidance...

Page 22: ...e The Papillon BODYGUARD 7 recovers from a frontstall by itself very quickly Smooth and symmetric applying of the brake positively influences the re opening of the canopy Collapses Even with its high...

Page 23: ...ut for a possible stall If that does no clear the situation try to pull dow the outer lines as much as possible If you are too low for that stabilize the canopy on the opposite side avoid turning away...

Page 24: ...und its vertical axis with almost no bank This uncontrollable flight condition is called flat spin The pilot releases the brakes The secure paragliders of the new generation end a spin independently a...

Page 25: ...ODYGUARD 7 away from UV radiation Furthermore never store the wing together with acids or similar goods A dry storage is of utmost importance ATTENTION After a longer storage period the glider needs t...

Page 26: ...ter landings etc for their strength and cor rect length and exchanged if necessary lines need to be checked for their correct length in case of changing inflight handling characteristics the main brak...

Page 27: ...any questions regarding the use of your harness with the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 please contact us We are happy to help Suitable Rescue Systems It is required by law and absolutely neccessary for safe o...

Page 28: ...ARD 7 could suffer as a result of the usage of the BOD YGUARD 7 This includes but is not limited to lawful or contractual liability on behalf of PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH and all ot...

Page 29: ...se of Papillon BODYGUARD 7 to a third party through transferring ownership temporary or permanently for this other user to have read and unterstood the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 user manual in its entirety...

Page 30: ...ahl 36 36 36 36 36 36 Glider weight Gewicht 4 7 kg 5 1 kg 5 5 kg 5 7 kg 5 9 kg 6 5 kg Bridle length Gesamt Leinenl nge 243 m 256m 269m 279 m 286 m 304 m Line diameter Leinenduchmesser 0 95 1 2 1 65 1...

Page 31: ...MANUAL PAPILLON BODYGUARD 7 30 31 COLOR INFO Color 1 Color 3 Color 2...

Page 32: ...B M 2 B M 3 C M 3 B M 4 C M 4 BT2 DT2 Br3 5 Br M 1 B r M 2 B rM 3 B rL 1 B L 2 BL1 B r L 2 B r M 4 Br5 5 Br7 5 Br10 5 Br11 5 Br13 5 Br15 5 Br17 5 CT2 AT3 BT3 DT3 CT3 AT4 BT4 DT4 CT4 AT5 BT5 DT5 CT5 A...

Page 33: ...3 6227 6215 r 3 627 6196 6186 r 4 627 1250 6192 6183 r 5 645 6211 6201 r 7 680 1253 6177 6165 r 8 627 6123 6112 r 9 627 1221 6091 6079 r 10 620 6085 6075 r 12 586 1164 5967 5956 r 13 531 5911 5900 r 1...

Page 34: ...86 r 4 671 1334 6601 6581 r 5 691 6621 6601 r 7 728 1338 6595 6576 r 8 671 6537 6518 r 9 671 1303 6503 6482 r 10 664 6496 6475 r 12 628 1242 6370 6350 r 13 569 6311 6290 r 14 572 1194 6267 6246 r 15 5...

Page 35: ...6970 6968 r 3 700 6935 6933 r 4 700 1396 6931 6927 r 5 721 6952 6949 r 7 760 1400 6900 6897 r 8 700 6840 6837 r 9 700 1364 6804 6801 r 10 693 6797 6794 r 12 655 1300 6665 6662 r 13 593 6603 6598 r 14...

Page 36: ...8 7099 7078 r 4 718 1432 7095 7073 r 5 740 7117 7098 r 7 780 1436 7078 7058 r 8 718 7016 6995 r 9 718 1399 6980 6958 r 10 711 6972 6953 r 12 672 1334 6837 6818 r 13 608 6773 6750 r 14 612 1282 6726 67...

Page 37: ...320 r 3 739 7286 7282 r 4 739 1474 7282 7277 r 5 761 7304 7299 r 7 803 1478 7277 7273 r 8 739 7213 7208 r 9 739 1440 7175 7172 r 10 732 7168 7163 r 12 692 1373 7027 7026 r 13 626 6962 6958 r 14 630 13...

Page 38: ...39 7735 r 4 783 1561 7734 7730 r 5 806 7758 7754 r 7 850 1566 7716 7712 r 8 783 7649 7645 r 9 783 1526 7608 7604 r 10 775 7601 7597 r 12 733 1454 7454 7450 r 13 663 7385 7382 r 14 668 1398 7334 7330 r...

Page 39: ...ives moderately forward and has got my personal best marks for collapses in the lower to medium weight range due to the low sink rate Even simpler behaviour in collapses was only observed with lower p...

Page 40: ...Harness Dimensions Weight A dimension B dimension 50 kg 38 cm 38 cm 50 80 kg 42 cm 42 cm 80 kg 46 cm 46 cm Control Travel BODYGUARD 7 Size max symmetrical control travel at max weight 55 55 cm 60 60 c...

Page 41: ...arked damage Call back at sighting of the glider Obersegel Top Untersegel Bottom Last name First name Street address ZIP code city Country Phone number E mail address Glider model and color Serialnumb...

Page 42: ...ity Country Phone number E mail address Glider model and color Size Serialnumber Comment notes Line ID code quantity PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS Wasserkuppe 46 D 36129 GERSFELD Fax 49 06654 82 96 Tel 49 0665...

Page 43: ...ct Serialnumber Date of purchase Purchased at Pilot since Number of flights per year Club Yes I would liket to get informed on the newest activities and developments of Papillon Paragliding PAPILLON P...

Page 44: ...s in this manual have been carfully checked by Papillon Paragliders However we like to mention that we don t take any liability for possible mistakes neither in legal responsibility nor in liability c...

Page 45: ...sites for the inspections Personal prerequisites for the inspection of individually owned solo gliders for recreational use only Holder of a valid unrestricted license for paragliders or equivalent ac...

Page 46: ...alues modifications are to be noted in an inspection log Inspection of the reserve parachute Before packing the reserve parachute this is to be checked by packer If the parachute was deployed for a re...

Page 47: ...he test sequence is to be inferred from the operating instruction the Bettosometer In both the top and undersail where the A lines connect push a needle thick hole and check the tear resistance The li...

Page 48: ...ir tensile strength Tension velocity of the tension cylinder v 30cm min Tear tensile strength values the determined values modifications are to be noted in the inspection ATTENTION Each size line diam...

Page 49: ...are to be noted in the inspection log Occasional check of trim and adjustment Before a test flight a visual inspection of the canopy and lines is to be conducted with the glider laid out as well as pu...

Page 50: ...cking is required Allowed period of operation 8 years afterwards up to 12 years with an annual check About insurance legal consequences of yourself performed 2 yearly inspection you should in form wit...

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Page 52: ...oduced or developed further on in any way without written approval of the PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH All technical details in this manual have been carfully checked by Papillon Parag...

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