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Tandem glider user’s manual SORA

All our materials are selected for their technical and environmentally friendly characteristics. None of thre components found in our 
products will harm the environment. Most of them are recyclable.
If your SORA has reached the end of its life, you can separate all metallic and plastic parts from the cloth and sort out refuse accor-
ding to your country's practices. We advise you to contact appropriate organisations for the recycling of textile parts.

Your glider must be checked every year or every 100 flight hours by a qualified operator.

We advise you to take this opportunity to have your reserve repacked.

Disclaimer

Paragliding is an activity requiring, skills, specific knowledge and  sound judgement. Be safe by learning in certified schools, subscribe 
and obtain an adequate insurance policy as well as a flying license while always making sure your flying skills are up to the task in 
various weather flying conditions. SUP'AIR cannot be held responsible for your paragliding decisions or activities.

This SUP’AIR product has been designed exclusively for paragliding. Any other activity such as skydiving or BASE jumping is absolutely 
forbidden.

Pilot’s gear

This is essential that you passenger and you carry a helmet suitable boots and clothing. Carrying a reserve parachute suitable for 
your weight and correctly connected to your harness is also very important. 

SUP’AIR takes the greatest care in the design and production of its product line hence offers a 3 years limited warranty from the 
purchase date against any manufacturing defect or design issues occurring during normal use. Any damage or degradation resul-
ting from incorrect or abusive use abnormal exposure to aggressive factors including but not limited to; high temperature intense sun 
exposure high humidity etc. will invalidate this warranty.

Recycling

Mandatory controls

Warranty

Summary of Contents for SORA tandem

Page 1: ...SUP AIR _SORA Page 1 Tandem glider user s manual SORA User s manual SUP AIR VLD 34 rue Adrast e Parc Alta s 74650 Annecy Chavanod FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E English Revision index 18 02 2015...

Page 2: ...pertise innovation and customer care This is our philo sophy working endlessly We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully enjoyable as well We advise you to read it...

Page 3: ...parachute and the automatic collapse system on the risers 9 Pre flight preparation 10 Take off 11 Flight characteristics 12 Fast descents 14 Flight incidents 16 Towing 16 Line layout 17 Materials 18 M...

Page 4: ...passengers a high level of in flight comfort over the seasons The construction tech niques and materials were selected with longevity very much in mind Your SORA is certified EN LTF B It may be used...

Page 5: ...n m 14 9 Chord m 3 47 Flat Aspect Ratio 5 35 Projected surface area m 35 1 Projected span m 11 7 Projected aspect ratio 3 9 Glider weight kg 7 5 In flight weight range kg 120 220 Trim speed km h 25 Ma...

Page 6: ...r 18 1 Leading edge 2 Trailing edge 3 Stab 4 5 A riser 6 B riser 7 C riser D riser 10 Brake handle 9 Brake line 11 Trim bridle with magnet 12 Brake retaining strap Options included in the SORA tandem...

Page 7: ...opriate resistance for a tandem load You must ensure that the A risers are on top without any twists or obstruction NEVER connect the glider to any other point The pilot then connects his harness to t...

Page 8: ...ne and pull it out through the ring Move the brake retaining strap to the desired position using the straps on the riser and fix it with a loop Feed the brake line through the ring Connect the brake l...

Page 9: ...ach spreader bar at the main loop with the rectangular stainless steel maillons and the flexible elastic rings 2 On both sides push the small collapsing bridle through the main paraglider carabiner an...

Page 10: ...It is crucial to carry out a thorough pre flight check and in particular to ensure that the passenger and pilot are correctly fastened in their harnesses and that the harnesses are correctly connected...

Page 11: ...ommend that you use the reverse launch method in order to facilitate visual control The pilot should turn around to face the glider leaving the passenger facing forward pull gently on the A risers Aft...

Page 12: ...tandem Flying hands up will achieve the best glide ratio in nil wind If you require more speed releasing the trimmers will allow you to accelerate The glide ratio will not deteriotate much until the h...

Page 13: ...ient height to prepare your approach according to the conditions and the particularties of the landing field During the approach do not use sharp turns or radical man uvres Always land facing into win...

Page 14: ...a frontal collapse To reopen big ears release both risers symmetrically You may apply brake on one side and then the other to facilitate reopening IIt is possible to combine big ears with the use of t...

Page 15: ...o keep under control Gradually slowing down the rotation with the outside brake will allow you to exit in a controlled manner DANGER This man uvre places a lot of stress on the glider The high speed a...

Page 16: ...o go through appropriate training The traction force must be appropriate to the in flight weight and the towing action must only start once the glider is fully inflated and stable above the pilot Asym...

Page 17: ...SUP AIR _SORA Page 17 Tandem glider user s manual SORA LINE LAYOUT DIAGRAM...

Page 18: ...reinforcements Porcher Sport SR 170 Main lines Producer Reference Top cascade Liros PPSL 160 PPSL 120 Upper middle cascade Liros PPSL 200 PPSL 160 Lower middle cascade Liros PPSL 160 Lower cascade Ed...

Page 19: ...8347 8393 8533 8580 8998 6 8410 8330 8382 8515 8559 8864 7 8439 8376 8431 8569 8608 8801 8 8272 8235 8285 8371 8839 9 8128 8103 8148 8234 8745 10 7978 7975 8035 8113 8686 11 7876 7891 7946 8025 8655...

Page 20: ...11 Glider s weight kg 7 6 Range of trimmers cm 155 Number of risers 4 Total speed range with accessories km h 19 Projected area m2 35 1 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happe...

Page 21: ...t hours and in particular Lines no excessive wear no breakages or folds maillons and karabiners Materials selected for the SORA ensure the best compromise for lightness and longevity However in certai...

Page 22: ...well as a flying license while always making sure your flying skills are up to the task in various weather flying conditions SUP AIR cannot be held responsible for your paragliding decisions or activ...

Page 23: ...One size only sold with 30mm karabiners 1 8 kg PASSENGER KINDER harness SELPKINDER For children of 8 to 13 wooden seat plate bumpair sold with 30mm karabiners 2 10 kg PASSENGER LOUSTIC harness SELPLOU...

Page 24: ...SUPAIR VLD Parc Alta s 34 rue Adrast e 74650 Chavanod Annecy FRANCE info supair com 33 0 4 50 45 75 29 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E...

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