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Summary of Contents for HYBRID SPORT

Page 1: ...PArAgliders Version 1 2 Date 28 03 2012 Hybrid Sport Manual EN...

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Page 3: ...formation about the Swing website in the section Swing on the World Wide Web The date and version number of the Manual are given on the first page Express written consent from Swing Flugsportger te Gm...

Page 4: ...S 12 DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY 12 GLIDER CATEGORIES AND GUIDELINES 13 EN LTF certification 13 Description of flight characteristics 13 Target group 13 Recommended flying experience 14 Desc...

Page 5: ...D DESCENT METHODS 26 Spiral dives 27 LANDING 27 Landing with open trimmers 28 06 TYPES OF USE 29 TANDEM PARAGLIDING 29 AEROBATICS 29 07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING 30 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS...

Page 6: ...workshops 38 Small repairs to the glider 38 REGULAR INSPECTIONS 38 Lines 38 INSPECTION 39 General 39 Inspection periods 39 Validity of inspection 39 Inspection by the pilot 40 WARRANTY 40 10 SWING ON...

Page 7: ...VERSIONS 42 OWNERS 43 NOTES 44...

Page 8: ...unwell or have other concerns Take a rest day the mountains will always be there 5 WHAT IF Plan B Do not make any impulsive decisions Take time to analyse the situation Always make a plan B e g choice...

Page 9: ...to fly the mini wing in various situations and explain how to get the best out of your mini wing Information in this Manual on design of the mini wing technical data and illustrations are subject to...

Page 10: ...environment safety and quality are the three basic values of Swing Flugsportger te GmbH and have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our concern for the environ...

Page 11: ...pe certification tests all component parts of a glider must withstand eight times the load of normal flight There is a three fold safety margin compared to the maximum extreme load occurring in flight...

Page 12: ...ini wing is at the pilot s own risk The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with Swing mini wings The certification and warranty sh...

Page 13: ...e website of the relevant licensing body EN LTF certification The Hybrid Sport does not have EN LTF certification The Hybrid Sport has only a structural strength test certificate in terms of EN 926 1...

Page 14: ...very good launch technique in various conditions and at different types of launch area very good landing technique and ability to flare the paraglider active flying style spiral dives medium wing over...

Page 15: ...o noticeably reduces the launch distance which is otherwise usual for this wing loading with a speedglider The Hybrid Sport has very simple rising and inflation behaviour because of the nylon sticks i...

Page 16: ...cially developed for the Hybrid Sport make it possible to continue flying at speed by opening the trimmers They also allow conventional acceleration using the speed bar There is more information on wh...

Page 17: ...expert before the test flight and must be fastened so that the mark is visible approx 5mm above the knot Factory setting Correctly installed brake lines have about 10cm of feed This is how far you mus...

Page 18: ...stall the mini wing does not launch well and there is a risk of deep stall the mini wing exhibits dangerous behaviour in extreme flying the trailing edge of the mini wing is braked in accelerated flig...

Page 19: ...4 levels of stiffness possible using various combinations of the stiffening options The pilot is able to choose the appropriate degree of stiffness by simply removing or inserting the various parts F...

Page 20: ...flight Before first launch the length should be adjusted to suit the pilot and the speed system should be checked The speed bar and the riser are connected by special Brummel hooks Adjust the length t...

Page 21: ...dles could rise up and get caught in other lines Recommended harnesses The Brave II from Swing is recommended for use with the Hybrid Sport Harnesses with a seat which is adjusted when paragliding are...

Page 22: ...ight refers to total take off weight pilot incl clothing glider harness helmet etc Determine your take off weight by weighing yourself with all of your equipment and your backpack You must choose the...

Page 23: ...Setting up the Hybrid Sport and test flying Section 4 23...

Page 24: ...g lines and make sure that there are no lines underneath the canopy tangled or caught up in any way 6 point check The 6 point check is carried out immediately before launch to check once again the mos...

Page 25: ...is therefore recommended in strong winds Trimmer position on launch In general the Hybrid Sport should be launched with trimmers closed The only situation in which it would be sensible to open the tri...

Page 26: ...ich will eventually become a spiral dive further information on this is in the section Spiral Dive Thermalling Thermalling with the Hybrid Sport is somewhat more demanding than with a traditional para...

Page 27: ...applying or releasing the inside brake Look down before and during the spiral dive to maintain a constant check on your distance from the ground Recovery Recover from the spiral dive slowly and steadi...

Page 28: ...rformance glider Landing with open trimmers Land with open trimmers only if it is completely calm and if you are certain that you cannot expect to encounter any turbulence As with all paragliders the...

Page 29: ...npredictable flight attitudes and risks because of the small surface area Tandem paragliding The Hybrid Sport must not be used in tandem paragliding Aerobatics In Germany it is prohibited to perform a...

Page 30: ...collapse Asymmetric collapses are caused by the stagnation point moving to the trailing edge of the glider A negative angle of attack makes part of the canopy collapse and tuck under and the glider ma...

Page 31: ...leading edge of the glider to collapse Recovery The Hybrid Sport will normally recover quickly and automatically from a front stall but re inflation can be assisted by light symmetrical brake input I...

Page 32: ...travel surges backwards and deflates If the brakes are held down the canopy comes up over the pilot again The result is an almost vertical descent with a sink rate of approx 8m s Recovery Fully relea...

Page 33: ...is affected but even so the drops bead so the surface is not wet through This makes the top surface so rough in texture from the drop formation that the airflow over the top of the wing separates fro...

Page 34: ...s of the structure and should therefore be avoided The glider must be inspected earlier than is usually the case if it has been put under more than the usual degree of strain Sand and salt air In many...

Page 35: ...ing flight creating an altered air inflow which can lead to a loss in performance and changes in flight behaviour The leading edge reinforcements also perform an important function on launch Therefore...

Page 36: ...r the rest of your equipment Looking after the mini wing Fabric Swing uses a specially developed polyamide fabric for the Hybrid Sport which has a high quality coating for improved UV resistance colou...

Page 37: ...can be permanently damaged at temperatures above 75 C Therefore your glider should never be stored in a hot car especially during summer Be careful that there is no abrasion caused to the coating on...

Page 38: ...are no bigger than 3cm Replacement lines for the Hybrid Sport can be ordered direct from us online at www swing de Service Line service Regular inspections The following parts and materials must be i...

Page 39: ...anual 1 Inspection information required only in Germany and Austria and 2 Maintenance and Service book one booklet for each size and model These can be downloaded from our website at www swing de Prod...

Page 40: ...to be able to rely on the warranty You are able to complete the warranty card and post it to Swing or register quickly and easily online Go to the Swing website www swing de Service Online warranty Co...

Page 41: ...you will receive advance information about e g new products upgrades events and special offers Registration is a prerequisite for a valid warranty refer here also to the section Warranty In addition...

Page 42: ...rmany DHV Miesbacher Str 2 Postfach 88 83701 Gmund am Tegernsee Germany Tel 49 0 8022 9675 0 Fax 49 0 8022 9675 99 Email dhv dhv de www dhv de EAPR European Academy of Parachute Rigging Marktstr 11 87...

Page 43: ...s 43 Owners My glider Model color Serial nummer Hy __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 1 Owner Name Street City Telephone Email 2 Owner Name Street City Telephone Email 3 Owner Name Street City Telephone Em...

Page 44: ...________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ _________...

Page 45: ...Swing Flugsportger te GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany...

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