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Page 1: ...1 Manual Version 1 01 vom 27 09 2022 ...

Page 2: ...SCALA light is in the middle to lower EN D range This follows our strategy of making small and easily manageable steps between each class Switching from a C wing should easily be possible The SCALA light impresses us with its extremely lightweight construction Technical Description The SCALA Light has 78 cells over the entire wingspan of which 9 cells on each wingtip are designed as closed cells E...

Page 3: ...out to the customer This first flight must be entered together with the date and pilot on the type table sheet of the paraglider in the intake of the middle cell Registration In order to be able to use all service and guarantee services you must register your paraglider on the PHI homepage under SERVICE REGISTRATION Scope of delivery The PHI SCALA light comes with a compression packing sack and a ...

Page 4: ...t is flown in the lower half of the permitted weight range reduced agility and more dampened flight characteristics are to be expected In strong turbulence lower stability of the canopy is noticeable If you fly the SCALA light in the upper half of the weight range the dynamics and stability of the wing increase The trim speed also increases slightly The self damping of the glider decreases slightl...

Page 5: ...speed with the brakes fully released In calm air the glider thus covers the greatest distance at a given altitude In a headwind or in sinking air masses you fly with maximum glide when you use the accelerator In accelerated flight in turbulent air one should definitely consider the more dynamic reactions in the event of a collapse and therefore choose a greater safety distance from the ground Atte...

Page 6: ... maneuvers and rapid descents first practice under the guidance of a teacher as part of a safety training before initiating maneuvers the pilot ascertains that the airspace below around him is clear during the maneuver the pilot must constantly control the altitude above ground Big Ears Bunny Ears Big ears are not possible with the SCALA light The outer wing is too stable to be folded by the outer...

Page 7: ...can be between 10m s and 20m s The load on the body is over 4g and can lead to unconsciousness depending on the physical constitution of the pilot So it is important that you slowly approach this maneuver in order to master the maneuver actively and confidently and to know the reaction of the body in this demanding situation of high g forces Attention Actively exiting a stable deep spiral requires...

Page 8: ...le brake travel down to the stall point depends on the wing size In turbulent air the stall can occur much earlier or significantly later Who wants to use the full brake travel must train many full stalls and get a feeling for the partially or fully developed stall Attention In order to be able to fly a D device safely it is essential that the pilot can fly a controlled full stall in any situation...

Page 9: ...We strongly recommend to at least mentally practice the use of the reserve from time to time Grab the handle of the reserve in flight like you would do it in case of an emergency Many clubs or schools offer to throw the rescue for example in a gym The most realistic way of training is to use the reserve in real flight Many SIV Clinics offer that as part of their training Please use these possibili...

Page 10: ... careful handling of the paraglider it will remain in perfect technical condition for many years even when used intensively Please note the following Don t expose your glider to unnecessary UV radiation for example by leaving it on the landing site unpacked When folding you should not bend the polyamide rods at the leading edge more as necessary If you pack the glider when it is wet or just damp i...

Page 11: ...r gliders under heavy load e g with more than 150 flight hours in two years or with regularly flown acro maneuvers We also recommend an annual check if there is a lot of flying in terrain that puts a plenty of strain on the material in rocky areas in salty air or especially after salt water contact In these cases it is even more than usual for the pilot to regularly check his glider for damage Eac...

Page 12: ...12 6067 ABSAM Österreich ...

Page 13: ...cation EN LTF D D Material Porcher Skytex 27 double coated Riser R09 Riser Length mm 540 540 Speed range mm 165 180 Max Brake range cm 35 35 Recommended chest strap width cm 40 2 44 2 Attention The maximum control travel depends on a number of parameters In practice it can be lower than indicated in this table The values in this table refer to the test scenario as part of the test according to EN ...

Page 14: ...14 Riser Riser R09 The assembly of the lines using soft links is challenging and should only be carried out by a specialist service workshop flight school ...

Page 15: ...15 Wing Overview ...

Page 16: ...16 Line Layout ...

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