WINDTECH ZEPHYR-2 L, Flight Manual

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-- lines
The lines are made of Superaramid kevlar covered with a polyester sheath for protection
against wear, UV and abrasion. The riser karabiners, also called "Maillons Rapide", are
made with stainless steel of. Risers are made of pre-stretched polyester.
> certification
The
ZEPHYR-2
is a paraglider of a intermediate level that has passed the tests of the
EN.
level
B with great success. This glider has successfully passed the EN shock test with a weight
equal to the maximum total (all up) take-off weight. This means that the paraglider is certi-
fied to resist to a load of 8 (eight) times the gravitational acceleration (8 G s).
As regards the weight range of the glider,
ALWAYS be certain that you are within the
correct weight range of the glider. To fly under-weight or over-weight can adversely
affect the stability of the
ZEPHYR-2
flown as such it will no longer be certified.
> best glide
&
the speed system
Best glide in nil wind, and still air, is obtained
at “trim” speed- that is brakes fully released
and no accelerator (speed bar) applied. It is
always best to fly with a light pressure on the
brakes, keeping a “feel” on the wing in case of
unexpected turbulence.
When flying into (against the) wind a better
glide can be obtained by using the speed sys-
tem. The following is rough guide line as to
how much to apply.
-With around 10 km/h (6,2 Mph) of head wind,
best glide is obtained with 25% accelerator
applied.-With around 10 km/h of head wind,
best glide is obtained with 25% accelerator.
-With around 15-25 km/h of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 50
%
accelerator.
-With around +25 km/h of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 75-100
%
accelerator.
When flying downwind (wind from behind) the
best glide is obtained between 0% brake and
10% of brake.