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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND

NOTE THE

FOLLOWING DETAILS

THIS PARAGLIDER MEETS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE DHV GÜTESIEGEL ( GERMAN HANG /

PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION'S CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS ) OR OF

THE AFNOR ( SHV AND AEROTESTS ).

ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PARAGLIDER WILL RENDER ITS

CERTIFICATION INVALID !

THE USE OF THIS PARAGLIDER IS SOLELY AT THE USER'S OWN RISK !

MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY.

PILOTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THEIR

PARAGLIDER'S AIRWORTHINESS.

THE AUTHOR ASSUMES, THAT THE PILOT IS

IN POSSESSION OF A VALID PARAGLIDING

LICENCE FOR TANDEM FLIGHTS !

Summary of Contents for KANGAROO

Page 1: ...OPERATORS MANUAL KANGAROO ...

Page 2: ...r constructive criticism regarding any SOL product please do not hesitate to contact us We are happy to give help and advice SOL PARAGLIDERS SOL SPORTS IND E COM LTDA RUA WALTER MARQUARDT 1180 89259 700 JARAGUÁ DO SUL SC BRAZIL NEW PHONE 55 47 370 7753 NEW FAX 55 47 370 7114 e mail info solsports com br on the web www solsports com br We are looking forward to hearing from you ...

Page 3: ...HINESS OR OF THE AFNOR SHV AND AEROTESTS ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PARAGLIDER WILL RENDER ITS CERTIFICATION INVALID THE USE OF THIS PARAGLIDER IS SOLELY AT THE USER S OWN RISK MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY PILOTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THEIR PARAGLIDER S AIRWORTHINESS THE AUTHOR ASSUMES THAT THE PILOT IS IN POSSESSION OF A VALID PARAGLIDING LICENCE FOR TAN...

Page 4: ...le depth m 3 52 min progile depth m 0 8 Weight kg 9 5 Legal take off weight kg 140 200 Mon sink m s 1 1 Vel min km h 23 Vel trimm km h 41 Vel max km h Finesse 8 Places 2 AFNOR CEN Tandem Homologation number Pilot Passenger harnesses canopy Line specifications are detailed in the line plans they are measured under a 5 kg load The line lengths as specified in the line plans include the end loops The...

Page 5: ... stretch resistant Dacron flares at the suspension points ensure equal distribution of load throughout the canopy Large cross port vents allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good reinflation without affecting the profile of the canopy Rigging system The lines of the SOL KANGAROO are made of a strong and stretch resistant sheath core construction the sheath consists of coloured polye...

Page 6: ...e canopy is not permanently braked This trimming should not be altered The KANGAROO has 4 risers All A lines are attached to the A1 riser one line to the A2 riser thus facilitating rapid descents by doing Big ears The B lines are attached to the B riser the C riser leads to all the C lines and the break D in the D Comparing with a mono glider the risers of the KANGAROO are shorter in order to comp...

Page 7: ...ht may be used with a SOL KANGAROO Please note the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the pilots body Caution Too tight cross straps can drastically effect the handling and thus may not actually contribute to higher safety Have them tightened the correct amount ...

Page 8: ...d and arranged in a way that they do not catch on anything Special attention should be paid to the A lines which should run free and untangled from the A risers red sleeve to the canopy It is equally important to untangle the control lines so that they are clear and cannot get caught during launch Only then is the final decision to continue the launch taken When deflating the canopy in strong wind...

Page 9: ...mising sink rate Note apply brakes as normal if turbulence is encountered WARNING Pulling one brake too hard or too fast can result in the canopy entering a negative spin Spiral dive To enter a spiral dive with a SOL KANGAROO the pilot must slowly apply more and more brake on one side to initiate an increasingly steeper turn which eventually results in a spiral dive During a spiral dive the angle ...

Page 10: ...nsversal leg of the landing approach the pilot may inform the passenger to uprise in the harness for landing The final leg of the landing approach must be into wind During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately 1 meter above the ground the pilot should flare the canopy according to conditions The glider may climb again gaining height if too much brake is ...

Page 11: ...usually self recovers in smooth air in less than 1 complete turn In case the canopy does not recover by itself the appropriate amount of brake must be applied to correct for direction and exit the turn otherwise the glider will enter a spiral dive If this spiral dive is entered it should be exited by slowly and gently applying the outside brake until the canopy starts to retain a level bank angle ...

Page 12: ...ely eased off as soon as the situation is noticed so that the canopy may accelerate and return to its normal straight and stable flying position without losing too much height For recovery from an intentional spin also release pulled down control line Watch for and dampen any surging In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time the SOL KANGAROO surges forward on one side and a big and dyna...

Page 13: ...lable 300m 1000ft or if in any doubt the pilot should strongly consider reserve deployment Deep stall The SOL KANGAROO generally does not remain in deep stall and is self recovering when releasing any brake or rear riser input used to enter it In case the recovery from a B stall was not dynamic enough and the canopy remains in a deep stall it is sufficient to gently pull down both A risers to redu...

Page 14: ... 50 60 cm The airflow over the top surface is detached and the canopy enters a parachutal stall without moving forward Further pulling of the B risers reduces the surface area and increases the sink rate to approx 10 m sec On quickly releasing the B lines the airflow over the top surface becomes re attached and the canopy surges forward to return to normal flight without applying brakes If canopy ...

Page 15: ...nthetic material deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV Hence it is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use Even when packed in the bag do not leave in the sun The lines of the SOL KANGAROO are made of an inner core of Polyethylene or Technora and an outer sheath of polyester Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain impo...

Page 16: ...th fresh water after contact with salt water Salt water crystal can weaken line strength even after rinsing in fresh water Replace lines immediately after contact with salt water Also check canopy material after water landings as waves can place uneven forces and cause cloth to distort in specific areas Always remove gliders from the water by holding only the trailing edge Do not always fold the c...

Page 17: ...ds and dangers flying can pose It must be clearly understood that all air sports are potentially dangerous and that your safety is ultimately dependent upon you We strongly urge you to fly safely This includes your choice of flying conditions as well as safety margins during flying manoeuvres We recommend once more that you only fly with reserve chute and helmet FLYING YOUR CANOPY IS AT YOUR OWN R...

Page 18: ...OVERALL PLAN ...

Page 19: ...LINE PLAN ...

Page 20: ... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SIZE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SERIAL No _ _ _ _ PURCHASED FROM _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TEST FLOWN BY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE SITE DURATION FLIGHT DETAILS ...

Page 21: ...____ A LINES UPPERS _______________ B LINES UPPERS _______________ C LINES UPPERS _______________ A LINES MIDDLES _______________ B LINES MIDDLES _______________ C LINES MIDDLES _______________ A LINES MAINS _______________ B LINES MAINS _______________ C LINES MAINS _______________ BRAKE CONTROL LINES _______________ INTERNAL CELL WALLS AND VENTINGS _______________ RISERS _______________ MAILLON ...

Page 22: ...and cleaning of the glider 3 4 The maintenance and checking of equipment must be done only by the manufacturer or an authorized shop and a record should also be kept 3 5 The paraglider must be inspected annually or after every 100 flight hours if this amount of flights is reached before a year Without this annual inspection the paraglider loses its certification and the warranty 3 6 All shipping a...

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