PHI SCALA light, Manual

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Target Group
The SCALA light is aimed at pilots who fly regularly and are up to the higher demands of a D-class wing. Several years of flying
experience and regular training are prerequisites for being able to master a D-wing in every situation.
In addition, the SCALA light is aimed at competition pilots who take part in the Red Bull X-alps or similar hike and fly competition
formats. Especially in a competition where time counts, you need a wing that is easy to use in addition to flight performance. The
short reinforcement rods and thus the simple, uncomplicated way of packing helps a lot in this regard.
Pilot Requirements
A paraglider with the classification of EN D places high demands on the pilot. Self-reliant action is essential.
Every independently flying pilot must be able to judge whether his skills and his equipment are actually up to the respective flight
conditions. Even with equipment with maximum passive safety, misjudgements can have devastating consequences.
It is solely up to the pilot to avoid such misjudgments by continuing to educate himself in theory and practice and making his
decisions carefully and according to his skills.
It is also up to the pilot to use suitable protective equipment and to ensure that his equipment is always functional.
Anyone who is aware of these principles can practice paragliding safely and enjoyably.
Before the first flight
First flight
Each PHI paraglider must be flown in and inspected by a PHI dealer prior to being handed 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 repair set is in a transparent cover.
Modifications to the paraglider
The specifications on delivery match those the wing has been certified with. Any unauthorized modification (such as changing the
length of the lines, changing the riser) will most likely result in a loss of certification!
Only the main brake line can be adjusted to a small extent:
On the main brake line is a mark where the brake handle is knotted. This setting can be slightly adapted to have sufficient braking
distance available in extreme flight situations and when landing, and on the other hand not to constantly pull the brakes,
especially in accelerated flight!
It is recommended that you take advantage of expert assistance to avoid the wrong setting or wrong knotting technique. A wrong
knot can slip surprisingly, also too short brake lines can significantly affect the flight behavior, resulting in the loss of certification.
Suitable harness
The choice of the harness significantly influences the flight behavior of the SCALA light. There are harnesses that allow very
effective weight shi ing, but also pass on turbulences relatively undamped to the pilot. Less agile harnesses allow no extreme
weight shi , but the pilot is less shaken by turbulences.
A competent flight school can help with individual expert advice.