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Contents 

Welcome       

 

 

 

 

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The Lacy pilot                                          4 
  Certification       

 

 

 

     4 

                        

 

 

 

 

     5 

In-flight behavior   

Technologies  

 

 

 

 

     6 

Components  

 

 

 

 

     7 

Unpacking and assembly   

 

     7 

Connecting the harness      

 

     8 

The speed-bar   

 

 

 

     8 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     9 

Inspection and inflation  

Brake adjustment           

 

 

     9 

 

 

The first flight                   

 

 

     9

In-flight    

 

 

 

 

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  11 

Flying in turbulence 

Accelerated flight         

 

 

 

 

  12 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          12 

Untangling 
 

 

Losing altitude           

 

 

 

          13 

Special methods           

 

 

 

          14 

Care and maintenance    

 

 

          15 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          15 

Guarantee  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   16 

Technical specifications    

 

 

 

     

Materials technical data    

 

 

 

   17 

Suspension plan             

 

 

 

 

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Risers plan   

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Lacy

Page 1: ...1 WAy beyond reality Lacy user manual...

Page 2: ...ng the harness 8 The speed bar 8 9 Inspection and inflation Brake adjustment 9 The first flight 9 In flight 10 11 Flying in turbulence Accelerated flight 12 12 Untangling Losing altitude 13 Special me...

Page 3: ...allows you to familiarize yourself with the main features of your new sail It is strongly recommended to read this manual carefully before your first flight with the wing Your Way becoming a pilot Wh...

Page 4: ...flight tests During the load test the sail successfully met the 8G tensile strength requirement During the impact test it was demonstrated that the sail is capable of withstanding 1000 daN on instant...

Page 5: ...a solid and stable wing with a smooth and efficient glide The pilot must make little effort to make a precise turn The Lacy is agile easy to inflate even without wind Take offs are short and landings...

Page 6: ...ogy dramatically improves the strength of the leading edge in the event of a sudden drop in incidence delays closures and increases stability in accelerated flight We have surpassed what was possible...

Page 7: ...cluding a sheet of Rispstop sticker in the same color as the sail Unpacking and assembly In order to unpack your Lacy as efficiently as possible it is recommended to unpack and connect your glider on...

Page 8: ...uded in the Lacy Its maximum speed depends on the size of the wing This speed system is activated when the pilot pushes the accelerator bar with his feet The speed bar is not included The speed system...

Page 9: ...ost commonly used It is necessary to check that the brakes are not pulled when the accelerator is used because when you accelerate the trailing edge rises It is necessary to keep in mind that when the...

Page 10: ...res to control the sail to avoid collapsing it However you should not correct it too long because it could stall It is necessary at the right time to restore the required speed each time To practice t...

Page 11: ...ou have to move your body without pressing the brake lines The stall situation is unlikely with the Lacy in normal flight It is when you fly at very low speed over piloted in turbulent conditions that...

Page 12: ...rs and brakes must be balanced It is advisable to trim again to increase the angle of incidence if the pilot feels a loss of pressure in the wing Untangling It is necessary to check the lines before e...

Page 13: ...position This manoeuvre requires a fairly high effort as it requires a lot of pulling to start deforming the profile This traction must be maintained and the risers must not be released The vertical s...

Page 14: ...by expert pilots The wing must be inflated in the same way as in a normal flight Use the brakes to correct the flight path alignement In order to avoid a stall you must make corrections with a high d...

Page 15: ...he wing remove all the sand before folding it and putting it in its bag It is also important to store it properly Store the sail in a dry and cool place away from chemicals oils and rodents Do not lea...

Page 16: ...imum M 2 55 2 67 2 78 2 88 Minimum M 0 66 0 69 0 72 0 75 Average M 2 11 2 20 2 29 2 38 Lines Total meters M 264 276 287 299 Height M 6 59 6 88 7 16 7 43 Number 206 206 206 206 Main 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1...

Page 17: ...g edge reinforcement MYLAR D P GERMANY Ribs reinforcement LTN 0 8 STICK SPORTWARE CO CHINA Thread SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY Suspension lines Fabric code Supplier Upper cascades 8000 U 90 EDELRID GERMANY...

Page 18: ...18 Risers Fabric code Supplier Material 3455 COUSIN FRANCE Color indicator PAD TECNI SANGLES FRANCE Thread V138 COATS ENGLAND IKS 12999 COUSIN FRANCE Pulleys PY 1304 2 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA...

Page 19: ...19 Suspension plan...

Page 20: ...20 Risers plan 1 2 3 1 3...

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