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APOLLO 2
APOLLO 2
XS
S
M
L
XL
Layout surface (m2)
21.97
23.47
25.07
26.78
28.60
Layout span (m)
11.08
11.45
11.84
12.23
12.64
Layout aspect ratio
5.59
5.59
5.59
5.59
5.59
Projected surface (m2)
19,08
20,38
21,77
23,25
24,84
Projected span (m)
8.98
9.29
9.60
9.92
10.25
Projected aspect ratio
4.23
4.23
4.23
4.23
4.23
Number of cells
55
55
55
55
55
Weight of the glider (kg)
3.90
4.05
4.25
4.50
4.75
Take-off weight range (kg)
50-70
64-81
74-94
85-108
99-125
Maximum symmetric control travel at
maximum weight in flight (cm)
see the certification protocols
Certification EN/LTF
B
B
B
B
B
4. TAKE-OFF, FLIGHT
AND FLYING
TECHNIQUES
In general, the APOLLO 2 will behave conventionally to most
paragliders. However, listed below are several points which will
enable you to familiarise yourself with your new glider more
rapidly.
4.1. Pre-flight Checks
• Check the sail for damage to both surfaces, the internal
structure (ribs, diagonals) and seams.
• Check that the lines are not damaged or tangled.
• Check that the quick-links which connect the lines to the
risers are undamaged and correctly tightened.
• Check that the risers are not damaged or twisted.
• Lastly, check that the brake handles are correctl
4.2. Take-off
Lay the paraglider out with the leading edge in a horseshoe
shape. Hold the A risers close to the quick links and move
forward until the lines get stretched. You should now be perfectly
centered with your wing. With no wind or light headwind, with
lines stretched, APOLLO 2 inflates rapidly and rises over your
head with some dynamic steps.
We recommend that you do not pull the risers too far forward
or down, which could cause a collapse of the leading edge, but
simply follow them until your glider reaches its angle of flight. It
is important that the gravity center of your body stays in front of
your feet during the rise of the glider to constantly load the risers.
A controlled inflation allows you to check the wings and lines
during the last phase as it comes up and thus avoids the need
to use brakes. Depending on the wind conditions or the slope,
an adequate use of brakes can help you to take-off more quickly.
3.3. Tech. Spec.
3.4. Riser lengths
Tolerance: +/- 5 mm
Adjustable, removable or variable device: none.
The risers have no trimmers.
Basic setting
XS,S
M, L, XL
A
47 cm
50 cm
B
47 cm
50 cm
C
47 cm
50 cm
Accelerated
XS,S
M, L, XL
A
35 cm
36 cm
B
41 cm
43 cm
C
47 cm
50 cm
Lenght of the speed system
12 cm
14 cm
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