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If damaged or worn parts need to be

replaced, use only original parts from
SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH.

Validity of inspection

It is very important that your glider is

serviced at the required intervals
throughout its entire life.
Please be aware here of the specific

requirements set out in the
maintenance instructions.

In order to benefit from SWING’s

warranty:

•

you must have your Speedwing

inspected by SWING or an
inspection agent authorised by
SWING

•

the documentation and the result of

the inspection must be clearly

identifiable (date and place / name
of the inspector) and be entered

near the glider
information/certification sticker.

The liability and warranty of SWING

Flugsportgeräte GmbH will lapse if the
inspection is carried out by the pilot or
a not authorised person.
The DHV recommends that inspection

is carried out by the
manufacturer/importer or by an



PLEASE NOTE

Read the maintenance booklet and
follow the regulations to ensure the

validity of the SWING warranty,
operating permit and insurance
cover.

Checking by yourself

The liability and warranty of SWING

Flugsportgeräte GmbH expires in the
event of a hand inspection.

SWING on the World

Wide Web

SWING Website

SWING offers a comprehensive
programme on the World Wide Web to

provide you with additional

information about your SPITFIRE 3 and
many other speedwing topics. The

SWING website is the first address for
the worldwide SWING fan community:
www.SWING.de.
On the SWING website you will find,

besides additional information and

accessories for your SPITFIRE 3, a wide
range of accessories for your

Speedwing as well as useful products
for pilots.

Furthermore, you will find
all links to our offers and

pages in the World Wide
Web:

•

Service

•

Spare parts

•

Facebook, Twitter & youtube

This website and its contents are made
available for your use. The contents of

the SWING World Wide Web pages are
provided in their current form and

state. SWING reserves the right to
change the pages or to block access to
them at any time.

Facebook, Twitter & youtube

SWING is very active with the new

media of Facebook, Twitter and
youtube and has various websites

which are updated daily on various
topics related to aviation and SWING
products.

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Page 3: ...u will experience many years of flying pleasure with your SPITFIRE 3 Your Speedwing is characterised by innovative design first class materials and high quality manufacturing The life of your Speedwing depends largely on how you handle the material If you follow the care instructions and handle your SPITFIRE 3 with care you will enjoy it for a long time If you have any questions beyond the scope o...

Page 4: ...s to the Manual There is further information about the SWING website in the section SWING on the World Wide Web Express written consent from SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual in whole or in part with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles and in any form or by any means whether it be electronic or mechanical The fact that this Manual has be...

Page 5: ...TURE OF THE SPITFIRE 3 11 TYPE TESTING 11 TECHNICAL DATA 12 04 SETTING UP THE SPITFIRE 3 AND FIRST FLYING 13 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 13 Adjusting the main brake lines 13 RESCUE PARACHUTE 14 SUITABLE HARNESSES 15 RISER TRIMMER 15 Trimmer positions 16 Facts about the trimmer settings 16 Replacing the trimmer webbing 17 YOUR SPEEDBAG 17 05 USE 18 THE 10 SAFETY RULES LISTED ABOVE SHOULD BE SECOND NATU...

Page 6: ...RTS 24 REPAIRS 24 Small repairs to the glider 24 SWING workshops 24 REGULAR INSPECTIONS 24 Lines 24 INSPECTION 25 General 25 Inspection periods 25 Validity of inspection 26 Checking by yourself 26 08 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 26 SWING WEBSITE 26 Facebook Twitter youtube 26 Speedflying Team 27 Instagram 27 APPENDIX 27 ADDRESSES 27 SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH 27 Paraglider recycling 27 SPEEDWING DE...

Page 7: ... of the Speedwing 2 service and inspection booklet PDF download Technical data as well as unit specific information for inspection Special text DANGER Sections of text headed Danger indicate a situation where there is imminent danger which in all probability will lead to death or serious injury if the instructions given are not followed WARNING Sections of text headed Warning indicate a potentiall...

Page 8: ...core values of SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness Respect for nature and the environment You can easily play a part in protecting the environment by practising our sport in such a way that there is no damage to nature and the areas in which we fly Keep to marked trails take your rubbish awa...

Page 9: ... circumstances as this will invalidate any warranty claim and any operating permit First familiarise yourself with your SPITFIRE 3 on the practice slope The legislation in force in the respective countries concerning the use of this device must be followed We recommend that you undertake training if you do not already hold a paragliding or parachuting licence and then be instructed in speedflying ...

Page 10: ...angers of extreme turbulence cannot be calculated Avalanches Only move in unsecured terrain with the necessary training and equipment avalanche transceiver shovel etc 2 Check your equipment Take a close look at your equipment before every launch and only launch with undamaged material Adapt your equipment to the conditions We recommend carrying an emergency parachute in case of a larger slope dist...

Page 11: ...ecked for airworthiness before each launch A launch may only take place if the Speedwing is airworthy Furthermore the pilot must comply with the respective national regulations outside Germany Intended use The SPITFIRE 3 has been developed for speedflying and speedriding The SPITFIRE 3 may only be used for speedflying and speedriding The only take off permitted is acceleration on the ground with t...

Page 12: ...l other contractual partners from any claims for liability loss damage injury or expenses which may affect you your next of kin and relatives or other users of your SPITFIRE 3 insofar as these result from the use or from the manufacture and processing of the SPITFIRE 3 and its components Upon death or disability all of the terms and conditions set forth herein shall become effective and binding up...

Page 13: ... canopy profile RAST technology aerodynamically optimised profile nose incl Nitinol Wires high cell density for a dimensionally stable profile with higher performance long progressive brake travel light material mix Split A Riser C Bridge 12 mm webbing width optimized trimmers dirt outlets at the trailing edge completely new color design Type testing The SPITFIRE 3 has been extensively and success...

Page 14: ...5 9 6 8 7 9 9 2 10 9 12 7 Wing span m 4 7 5 1 5 5 5 9 6 4 6 9 Wing span projected m 3 9 4 2 4 5 4 9 5 3 5 8 Aspect ratio 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Aspect ratio projected 2 6 2 6 2 6 2 6 2 6 2 6 recommended take off weight kg 50 119 50 119 50 119 50 119 60 119 60 119 Max allowed take off weight kg 119 119 119 119 119 119 Further technical data and material information can be found in the service and ...

Page 15: ... altered under any circumstances WARNING Any changes or improper repairs to this Speedwing render invalid the certification and warranty Adjusting the main brake lines The SPITFIRE 3 is delivered ex factory with a brake adjustment complying with that of the test sample This position is marked on the steering line This adjustment will allow you to steer and land the paraglider with almost no time l...

Page 16: ...oo short Safety issues may arise and performance and launch behaviour may deteriorate if the brake lines are shortened too much Brake knots The overhand knot shown below is the most suitable for connecting the brake line to the brake handle WARNING Loose unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake line knots can cause the main brake line to loosen and then lead to loss of control of the glider Ensure tha...

Page 17: ...G Speedflying Team advises every pilot who wishes to fly his SPITFIRE 3 over the backrisers to do so between the B and C risers on the marked C bridge The trimmer travel itself has a strong effect on the Dive Speed of your SPITFIRE 3 Therefore keep the trimmer closed for your first flights and slowly familiarise yourself with it The trimmer allows you to fly with the best glide when closed Open yo...

Page 18: ...to weight shift with the trimmers closed It reacts least with the trimmers fully open The more you open the trimmers the longer the braking distances will be The position of the brake handles in the zero position is then further up The trimmers affect the length of the braking distances but not their minimum airspeed This means that your touchdown speed does not depend on the trim position Your SP...

Page 19: ...RE 3 and is MANDATORY in most speedriding sites For take off take the glider out of the speedbag roll up the speedbag and pack it into the side pocket of your harness After riding Gather the SPITFIRE 3 take out the speedbag and lay it open next to the glider Place the gathered paraglider on the unfolded speedbag stow the paraglider in the speedbag and pull the speedbag closed hook the speedbag to ...

Page 20: ... 3 by doing wind up exercises and practicing a few runs take off flight behavior and landing on a practice slope Your first runs should take place in a terrain you know well and are comfortable with and should start with a Safetyrun WARNING Do not overestimate yourself Do not let your own or other pilots overconfidence lead you into reckless behaviour Pre flight check Check your material carefully...

Page 21: ...ers at take off the SPITFIRE 3 may surge forward Fig 9 Braking during start It is best to take off with the brakes in your hands only about 30 applied As soon as the SPITFIRE 3 is above you apply the brakes strongly and briefly to prevent it from shooting forward At the same time you can take the indispensable control look Fig 10 Braking during control look Your SPITFIRE 3 has relatively short lin...

Page 22: ...llows the SPITFIRE 3 to be controlled precisely with the trimmers closed and open With the trimmers open the C bridge allows the pilot to control the angle of attack to adapt the glide to the terrain With the trimmers closed the best glide can be achieved with a slight pull on the C bridge Emphasising the pull on the C risers allows the SPITFIRE 3 to be controlled very efficiently and flown active...

Page 23: ... long time please follow the care instructions and handle your SPITFIRE 3 with care PLEASE NOTE Never drag the umbrella across the ground Pointed and sharp objects such as stones or branches can damage the fabric and lines Keep this in mind when choosing your launch site Cloth For the SPITFIRE 3 SWING uses a specially developed polyamide cloth with a high quality coating for improved UV resistance...

Page 24: ...rent high quality and precisely manufactured lines which have been selected according to the load and application areas Similar to the cloth material lines also lose their strength mainly due to UV radiation The same applies here Protect your lines from unnecessary UV radiation WARNING Be sure to observe the prescribed maintenance intervals for the lines in the service and inspection booklet Impro...

Page 25: ...the glider to dry in a place which is well ventilated and in the shade PLEASE NOTE Do not use chemicals brushes rough cloths high pressure cleaners or steamers to clean the glider as these can damage the fabric coating and weaken it The glider becomes porous and loses braking strength Do not under any circumstances put the glider in the washing machine Even if washing powder is not used the glider...

Page 26: ...he SPITFIRE 3 can be ordered direct from us at info swing de The replacement of complete groups of lines must be carried out by a SWING authorised workshop SWING workshops All repairs and servicing should be carried out by a SWING authorised workshop or directly by SWING SWING workshops have trained staff original SWING parts and the necessary know how all of which will ensure top quality Regular ...

Page 27: ... handle Lines age and lose strength even if the paraglider is used infrequently or not at all This can affect the safety and function of your Speedwing Signs of wear are slight bumps or changes in flying characteristics The lines must then be replaced immediately WARNING A damaged line can result in loss of control of the glider Always replace lines which are damaged If you need to replace damaged...

Page 28: ...rranty operating permit and insurance cover Checking by yourself The liability and warranty of SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH expires in the event of a hand inspection 08 SWING on the World Wide Web SWING Website SWING offers a comprehensive programme on the World Wide Web to provide you with additional information about your SPITFIRE 3 and many other speedwing topics The SWING website is the first ad...

Page 29: ... photos that you upload to your social media profiles with SWINGParagliders SWINGSpeedflyingTeam MIRAGE2RS More page http twitter com SSTspitfire Now we wish you a lot of fun with your SPITFIRE 3 Your SWING Team Appendix Addresses SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany Tel 49 0 8141 32778 88 Fax 49 0 8141 32778 70 Email info SWING de www SWING de Paraglider recycling ...

Page 30: ..._ __ Check flight date __ __ __ __ 202__ Mark and signature ________________________________________ Pilot details Proof of ownership Name Address Telephone Email Inspection and repairs carried out Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Completed by name Stamp and signature ...

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