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SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH
An der Leiten 4
82290 Landsberied
Germany

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Page 1: ...PArAglider TWIN RS 2 Manual EN Revision 1 1 Date 18 11 2019 ...

Page 2: ...site in the section SWING on the World Wide Web The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page 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...

Page 3: ... The innovative design first rate materials and high quality workmanship of your paraglider set it apart from others Your SWING paraglider was developed to comply with all of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany To enhance your flying enjoyment further we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the information and instructions contained in this Manual regarding safety ...

Page 4: ...LIGHT 14 05 FLYING THE TWIN RS 2 20 FIRST FLIGHT 20 PRE FLIGHT CHECK AND LAUNCH 20 LEVEL FLIGHT 21 TURNS 21 RAPID DESCENT METHODS 21 LANDING 24 06 TYPES OF USE 24 WINCH LAUNCH 24 MOTORISED FLIGHT 25 SOLO PARAGLIDING 25 TANDEM PARAGLIDING 25 AEROBATICS 25 07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING 26 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 26 SAFETY TRAINING 26 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 27 TYPES OF STALL 27 OTHER TIP...

Page 5: ...CTIONS 32 INSPECTION 33 WARRANTY 33 10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 34 SWING WEBSITE 34 APPENDIX 35 ADDRESSES 35 VERSIONS 35 GLIDER DETAILS 36 PILOT DETAILS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP 36 INSPECTION AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT 36 ...

Page 6: ...ructions and guidance on carrying out the regular inspection of paragliders WARNING It is imperative that the instructions contained in this Manual are followed at all times Failure to do so renders invalid the glider s certification and or results in loss of insurance cover Furthermore it could lead to serious injuries or even death This applies in particular but not exclusively to the instructio...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...n Independent experimentation is strictly prohibited This Manual does not replace the need to attend training at a paragliding school A specialist must test fly and inspect the paraglider before your first flight The test flight must be recorded on the paraglider information label Carry out your first flight with the paraglider on a training slope For this flight and for all other flights you must...

Page 9: ...orts equipment with an empty weight of less than 120 kg category paraglider Disclaimer and exclusion of liability In terms of the warranty and guarantee conditions the paraglider may not be flown if any of the following situations exists the inspection period has expired or the inspection has been carried out by an unauthorised inspector pilot has insufficient experience or training the pilot has ...

Page 10: ...r their particular level of flying ability The information below relates to the classification in EN LTF certification There is also further information on the website of the relevant licensing body EN LTF certification The TWIN RS 2 received B classification in the final classification by the licensing body Description of flight characteristics Paragliders with good passive safety and forgiving f...

Page 11: ...artner for relaxed passenger flights RAST The TWIN RS 2 features Swing s unique Ram Air Section Technology known as RAST for short This system divides the interior of the paraglider into several chambers crossways to the flight direction Defined openings regulate the inflowing and outflowing air in such a way that they can influence the way the canopy fills when launching and also how it empties i...

Page 12: ... where you have misjudged conditions Line system The TWIN RS 2 has A B C and D line levels which fork twice from the bottom riser to the top canopy and which are divided into main middle and top lines The individual line levels are connected with one another using the handshake knot The Maintenance and Service book has a detailed line connection plan showing the individual levels connections and l...

Page 13: ...more information on using the trimmer system in the section Flying the TWIN RS 2 Technical Data TWIN RS 2 39 41 Class B B Number of seats min max 1 2 2 Recommended take off weight min max kg 120 180 150 220 Certified take off weight min max kg 110 190 130 225 Wing area projected m 34 7 37 3 Wing span m 14 7 15 3 Number of cells 49 49 Number of riser 5 5 Maximum symmetrical control travel at maximu...

Page 14: ... your weight and the intended use of your paraglider If the weight range is sufficient and you prefer a very dynamic responsive and direct handling you should choose a high wing load and thus the smaller glider model If you prefer to cover a very large weight range of your passengers you should choose the larger model Within the recommended weight range the TWIN RS 2 reacts to weight changes only ...

Page 15: ...ked in accelerated flight which in an extreme case could cause a frontal collapse Environmental conditions can also lead to the brake lines shortening You should therefore check brake line length regularly particularly if there is any change in launch or flight behaviour If the brake lines are too long the paraglider reacts slowly and is difficult to land The brake lines can be adjusted during fli...

Page 16: ... Multigrip brake handle on delivery with both stiffeners To remove the stiffeners turn the Multigrip brake handle inside out and push the two small rods out through the opening Multigrip brake handle after removing both stiffening rods These are the various parts Firm stiffening bar Soft stiffening tube Multigrip brake handle without stiffening Brake swivel Main brake line Fig 6 Picture series Rem...

Page 17: ... altered in length using the trimmer This decreases the canopy s original angle of attack and the glider s speed increases WARNING Problems such as collapses or tucks have a more drastic effect with increased speed than in unaccelerated flight It is generally strongly recommended that you do not use the speed system in turbulent areas and when flying close to the ground because of the increased ri...

Page 18: ... the passenger s carabiners in the upper or lower loops on the front of the spreader bar If you intend to use a different spreader bar follow the instructions in the spreader bars manual When using and adjusting the spreader bar make sure that the pilot can always reach the risers trimmers and brake handles We recommend that you use a steel carabiner with adequate breaking strength as the carabine...

Page 19: ... certification test report Please contact SWING or your SWING dealer if you have any questions about using your harness with the TWIN RS 2 Reserve It is a mandatory requirement to carry an approved reserve for use in emergency situations where the paraglider fails and recovery is not possible for example after colliding with another sports aircraft The permissible weight for which the rescue syste...

Page 20: ...le is correct during launch It is particularly important in low temperatures that the leading edge is smoothed out 7 point check The 7 point check is carried out immediately before launch to check once again the most important safety points It should always be carried out in the same sequence so that nothing is overlooked The 7 points are 1 Is the personal equipment of both pilot and passenger cor...

Page 21: ...ot reaches minimum speed If you fly with the brakes in the half wrap usual among pros minimum speed is reached just under the main carabiners Turns With the TWIN RS 2 SWING has developed a glider which reacts immediately to steering input and is extremely responsive The TWIN RS 2 performs best in turns when it is flown with sufficient speed and weight shifting Too much braking increases the sink r...

Page 22: ...l position of the pilot the spiral does not tighten automatically Exiting the manoeuvre at high sink rates can take several turns Given the complexity and the possible risks of the spiral dive SWING recommends that this manoeuvre be learnt under qualified instruction The G forces with the TWIN RS 2 can be much higher than 5G depending on the angle of bank if the spiral is not controlled using the ...

Page 23: ...s support feature to make the big ears manoeuvre more comfortable This allows the pilot to fasten the shortened outer A lines to the riser so that it is not necessary to keep on holding them down The wing loading increases by the reduction in the wing s surface area the wing becomes more stable against collapses in turbulence Nevertheless the air resistance of the wing also increases and it flies ...

Page 24: ...ore the glider is completely under control Major changes to direction should be avoided during the launch phase and before reaching a safe altitude After having left the ground the pilot will be slowly towed in a flat angle up to the safe altitude of 50m During this phase the pilot must remain ready to run and must not sit back in the harness so that it is possible to land safely in the event that...

Page 25: ...n a paraglider is level with the harness hang point or directly on the risers For tandem use the optimal attachment point is the passenger s harness hangpoint Make sure that the passenger is not able to undo the release accidentally and make sure that the pilot is able to undo the release from any position WARNING When using rigid tow releases the release shackle distance should be extended suffic...

Page 26: ...rrect reactions in extreme situations However safety training also subjects your equipment to extreme loads Material stress and damage SWING advises against subjecting the materials of the TWIN RS 2 to excessive stress during a safety training SIV course Uncontrolled flight positions can occur during safety training which are outside the manufacturer s limits for the paraglider and which can put t...

Page 27: ... symmetrical brake input In the case of extreme front stalls across the entire wing chord the wing tips may move forward making the glider form a U shape Again recovery is by light symmetrical braking on both sides but care must be taken that both wing ends return to normal flight evenly Types of stall When a paraglider flies through the air a laminar and turbulent boundary layer is created Extrem...

Page 28: ...her or in rain is outside of the operating limits of the glider If you are not able to avoid flying in rain please observe the following it is advisable to fly with slight acceleration during and after the rain min 30 or more use no brake input or as little as possible do not use big ears control travel reduces avoid tight turns especially in the final approach If conditions allow you should also ...

Page 29: ...ht manoeuvres rapid descent methods spiral dives or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres They considerably accelerate the aging process 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 Temperature range Extreme temperatures can affect air density and thus the glider s flight behav...

Page 30: ...y when combined with moisture which damages fibres and coating Do not store your paraglider near radiators or other heat sources Always transport your glider in the special inner bag and use the backpack provided for the rest of the equipment Looking after the paraglider The life of any paraglider depends to a large extent on how you treat it Follow the care instructions and handle it carefully to...

Page 31: ...y has dried completely because the fibres absorb water Mould may form if the paraglider is stored wet and the fibres may rot particularly when it is warm This can make the paraglider unsuitable for flying within a short time A brand new glider will often be compressed when delivered This is solely for the initial delivery and the glider should not be compressed in such a way again Do not pack your...

Page 32: ...er inspection The lines must be measured with a load of 5kg in order to ensure reproducible results for a comparison with the lengths in the check sheets The line lengths for the TWIN RS 2 are listed in the Maintenance and Service book The lines have a considerable influence on flight behaviour Correct line length and symmetry are also important for performance and handling Swing therefore recomme...

Page 33: ...nd handling if this occurs first Ground handling time must be at least doubled when calculating the total hours of use because of the increased wear and tear on the glider 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 ...

Page 34: ...sites at any time or to block access to them SWING Technology There is more information about RAST and other innovative SWING developments on our SWING technology page http technology swing de 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 SWIN...

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