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Final Remarks 

 

The P80 is at the leading edge of paraglider development and research. The P80 
will provide ongoing satisfaction with regards to safety and enjoyment during 
flying; provided it is properly cared for and due respect is given to the demands 
and dangers of flying. 
 
It must not be forgotten that every aspect of sport flying has inherent dangers 
and that the safety ultimately rest with the user. 
 
We strongly recommend that flying is done in a conservative manner. This 
includes the selection of flying conditions and safety margins used and applied 
during any flying manoeuvres.  
 
Always exercise paragliding with approved and tested equipment and a reserve 
chute.  
 
Finally, it should be remembered that flying of a paraglider is at ones own risk 
and the safe preparation for flight and the condition of all the equipment is the 
responsibility of the pilot. 
 
 
See you in the sky 
 
 
Your PARATECH Team 
 
 
Our Address for further information: 
 
 
PARATECH AG 
Ferhlen 16 
 
CH – 9057 Weissbad 
 
E-Mail: 

[email protected]

 

Web Page: 

www.paratech.ch

 

 
Phone:  

+41 (071) 787 30 31 

Fax:   

+41 (071) 787 30 32  

 

Summary of Contents for P80

Page 1: ...1 P80 Manual...

Page 2: ...Bracing 10 3 3 PARATECH M Series 10 3 3 1 Base Configuration 10 3 4 PARATECH A Series 11 3 4 1 Base Configuration 11 3 5 Supplementary Modules 12 4 Flight Operations 13 4 1 P80 Risers with Speed Syst...

Page 3: ...nopy 21 6 4 Cravats or Line Over 22 6 5 Spins Flat or Negative Spins 22 6 6 Full Stall 23 6 7 Emergency Steering 23 7 Maintenance Packing Repairs and Retesting 24 8 Final Remarks 25 9 Technical Docume...

Page 4: ...r is excluded The DHV type identification tag forms part of the documentation of this manual Each pilot carries the responsibility for his personal safety and is responsible that the apparatus which h...

Page 5: ...de you with the knowledge you request Please complete the form below and forward information to us for our records PARATECH will reward your efforts with a surprise 1 Performance Characteristics of th...

Page 6: ...6 Years of experience and intensive development work with ongoing refinement and rework of the wing have evolved in a glider which can be rated at the forefront of currently available wing technology...

Page 7: ...ribution This is only one of many reasons for the P80 s balanced combination of performance and stability 2 4 Leading Edge Cell Opening with PAF Permanent Air Flow We call our newly developed Zigzag l...

Page 8: ...ted flight apart from the weight specific strength were the most important aspects of the riser development 2 8 Main and Cascade Lines Layout The cleverly designed layout of the main principal and cas...

Page 9: ...40daN are used The lines are characterised by their extremely low creep elongation and precisely definable elasticity modulus combined with high flexibility and long lasting durability 2 12Colours The...

Page 10: ...dentification of the harness type can be made by checking the Type Identification Tag attached to the harness As of 1993 practically all harnesses manufactured are of the type GH Listing of DHV certif...

Page 11: ...and durability Two point harness attachment for reserve chute with integrated Klett guides Pulley and eye guidance for speed system In flight adjustable seat inclination 3 4 PARATECH A Series Also re...

Page 12: ...d durability Neoprene side panels each incorporating a pocket Two point harness attachment for reserve chute with integrated guides Pulley and eye guidance for speed system In flight adjustable seat b...

Page 13: ...isers are in contact with each other Equally when fully released the risers must be completely extended and there must be no binding between the seat cushion and the raised speed bar These adjustments...

Page 14: ...even with increased speed relatively unchanged due to the geometric setup of the speed system This is an important factor for the practical use of the speed system throughout the P80 s speed range 4 1...

Page 15: ...ines to ensure their clear passage to the canopy Check the attachment knotting of the main break line Both break lines must be of equal length The exact length of the main break line between the junct...

Page 16: ...sers A Lines As soon as the tension in the lines reduces the canopy at this stage is straight above the pilot apply a measured amount of breaking Glance at the canopy above you to verify that the enti...

Page 17: ...steer the partially slowed wing by the application of inside breaking and loosening of the outside break by an amount equal to half of the inside break travel cross steering In turbulent air the P80 m...

Page 18: ...ding edge openings of the still fully inflated wing impact with the ground This can result in damaged cell walls due to the sudden pressure increase paper bag effect 4 7 Towing During towing with the...

Page 19: ...e stalled the condition can be corrected by active flying as described under Deep Stall by forward pushing of the A Risers to reduce the Angle of Attack We recommend that the pilot in preparation to e...

Page 20: ...o be able to descend during lift conditions e g to allow the landing at the take off point or to reduce the glide angle when landing in a shortened landing area Before landing the A Risers are release...

Page 21: ...tric Wing Tucks As with all other paragliders flying in strong turbulence may lead with the P80 to collapses on one side of the wing asymmetric collapse or deflation These are under normal circumstanc...

Page 22: ...ntangle the snagged line s Induce a wing tuck on the side of the snagged wing section and then initiate recovery from tuck If the above measures are unsuccessful it may be possible to clear the proble...

Page 23: ...abilised i e after the deflated canopy is again positioned above or slightly ahead of the pilot At this point the brakes are released and the P80 resumes normal forward speed The canopy will tend to s...

Page 24: ...and tear If the P80 needs to be washed this is best done with luke warm water and a sponge Storage of the glider should be done in a dry and dark area ideally at temperatures between 5 and 300 Celsius...

Page 25: ...flying is done in a conservative manner This includes the selection of flying conditions and safety margins used and applied during any flying manoeuvres Always exercise paragliding with approved and...

Page 26: ...h 5 65m 5 65m 5 65m 5 65m Line Length 6 68m 6 94m 7 21m 7 53m Cell Number 27 60 27 60 27 60 27 60 Legal Take Off Weight 60 80kg 75 100kg 85 110kg 105 130kg Optimal Pilot Weight 40 60kg 55 80kg 65 90kg...

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