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Edition 1 / 10_2014

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Summary of Contents for IOTA 23

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Page 3: ...stics 15 Takeoff 15 Normal flight 16 Turning flight 17 Accelerated flight 17 Collapses 19 Rapid descents 20 Stalling 22 Landing 24 Flying with a wet paraglider 25 Winching 25 Acrobatics 26 Maintenance repairs and care 28 Packing 28 Care and maintenance 28 What to do if the leading edge gets damaged 29 Checks 29 Repairs 29 Disposal 30 Technical details 31 Materials IOTA 32 Certification 33 Service ...

Page 4: ...you read this document carefully before your first flight Register your IOTA online on www advance ch garantie so that you will receive product updates or safety relevant information about the IOTA direct from us This information can also be downloaded from our website on www advance ch de services sicherheit The latest version of the manual as well as additional information can similarly be found...

Page 5: ...rsonal experience and dedication to the workplace Thorough checking of the production process and supervision of the working practices in ADVANCE s own factory in Vietnam guarantee high quality work A long standing relationship with cloth and line man ufacturers means that ADVANCE know how finds its way directly into the development of new materials ADVANCE place great importance on after sales se...

Page 6: ...bly increases passive safety and contributes to direct handling Exceptional passive safety The IOTA features a low minimum flying speed Approach to the stall is clearly communicated to the pilot via clearly progressive brake pres sure This is all the result of an optimal air intake design Low IOTA canopy mass means low wing inertia and an overall compact concept contributes to the reassuring chara...

Page 7: ...training and a sound knowl edge of the subject as well as of course the necessary insurance cover and licence A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weather conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be adequate for the paraglider used The paraglider pilot is also required bear a sense of responsibility towards the natural world especially regarding the preservation of wildlif...

Page 8: ...ua tion that the ADVANCE test team found to be best Certification was also gained in this condition Any alterations or changes to the par aglider such as altering the line lengths or fitting different risers or quicklinks will result in a loss of the glider s certification See section Certification Adjusting the brake lines The length of the brake lines has been set at the factory so that with han...

Page 9: ...ated speed for best glide does play an important role for this high performance glider For simplicity the IOTA s SPI positions are each indicated by a picture showing the degree of headwind expected next climb rate and current sink speed Each of the IOTA SPI positions has an icon with a value for headwind expected climb and sink rate These indicated positions are effective for only one of their th...

Page 10: ...hould then reach 100 pulleys touching If by setting the speed bar line lengths a first adjustment of the speed system for leg length and harness does not result in the set up de scribed above fine adjustment is possible by changing the two stage settings on the risers By moving the knots which locate the gear change balls 1 see illustration the speed system travel and loading can be adjusted Examp...

Page 11: ...ses Basically the IOTA can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing see section Certification The chosen harness should ideally have a carabiner distance of ca 45 cm and a support height of between 40 and 48 cm Info Experience has proved the theory a streamlined harness can significantly improve gliding performance The IOTA was specially trimmed for use with a streamlined h...

Page 12: ...going to fly Flying at the lower or upper limits of the weight range can affect the flying characteristics of the wing without however compromising your safety The IOTA s performance remains the same whether flying in its lower or upper weight region When the IOTA is flown in its up per weight area the higher wing loading produces a higher trim speed and a more dynamic and agile flying character T...

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Page 15: ...nd that you use all the A risers for takeoff The IOTA inflates reliably from the middle out and rises very straight with little exertion Tip Before takeoff get your canopy into the right shape Do this while sorting the lines by pulling the brake lines in until you have the perfect curved shape Info You can also use the inner A lines for an IOTA takeoff but handling is easier using all the A risers...

Page 16: ...en making a reverse pull up as described in section Takeoff Normal flight In calm air the IOTA best glide is achieved with fully released brakes Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition When fly ing into a headwind through descending air or when proceeding to the next thermal glide performance will be distinctly improved by ap propriate use of the speed system The SPI helps yo...

Page 17: ...ngtip down and lose the glider s good steering qualities A harness specifically designed to match the flying characteristics of the IOTA helps you to initialise and stabilise turns of this type which should be as even as possible See also section Suitable harnesses Caution To keep good manoeuvrability make sure to fly your IOTA with enough airspeed while turning in thermals not too much outside br...

Page 18: ...h the IOTA is very stable in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel hap py with Tip Make sure that brake is not applied at the same time as speed bar otherwise you will find yourself in the worst possible gliding situation without gaining any advantage Tip Always choose a suitable speed for best glide taking into account the actual headwind sink rate descending air and...

Page 19: ...d by a collapse at full speed is more dynamic but can be well controlled If a collapse is slow to reopen a deep but fast pull on the closed side brake will help It is important to completely release the brake again to let the glider keep its flying speed Be careful with the brake on the open side and only apply enough to keep straight so as not to stall the wing Poorly flown wingovers can cause a ...

Page 20: ...th a brief brake impulse by pulling the brakes to 75 within one second immediately and completely release them then be prepared to control the forward surge Rapid descents For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team recommend big ears with or without speed bar or the spiral dive the choice depends on the situation Tip Fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet c...

Page 21: ...l force The behaviour of the spiralling paraglider can be separated into two phases in the beginning the glider begins with a normal turn which progressively tightens with increasing angle of bank In the second phase the paraglider engages its spiral mode This means that the wing dives forward with an increase of acceleration During this phase of the manoeuvre try to keep a neutral sitting positio...

Page 22: ...fter recovering from a spiral dive it could be that the pilot flies into turbulence that he has caused Fly actively to pre vent a collapse B Stall The whole paraglider structure and its profile shape would be severe ly strained by a B stall We recommend that you don t fly B stalls on a regular basis If the B Stall is to be flown however recovery must con sist of a complete and hesitation free rele...

Page 23: ... Airflow and wind noise reduce After reaching minimum speed the paraglider first goes into a brief phase of parachutal stall Then further brake will cause complete airflow breakaway and the wing will fall back in fullstall The IOTA has a strong desire to fly again but is easy to hold in the stall A half wrap of the brakes is recommended to fly fullstalls To recover the canopy has to be pre inflate...

Page 24: ...g of the pilot and should not be done near the ground Caution Braking will reduce your speed and increase your sink but it will certainly seriously restrict your ability to manoeuvre Caution Getting below minimum speed leads to stalling this should unquestionably be avoided when top landing and on fi nal approach Caution Never let your glider fall to the ground on its leading edge The overpressure...

Page 25: ...peed because of the reduced wing loading In order to avoid the risk of deep stall with a wet glider the wing should be braked as little as possible and big ears not used at all As a further preventative measure apply moderate 25 40 speed bar All these actions have a small effect in reducing the angle of attack Should the wet glider get into deep stall recovery can only be achieved using the speed ...

Page 26: ...especially in the ex panded weight range Wingovers Helicopters Tail Glide Reversal SAT and Asymmetric Spiral The wing was tested to the usual 8g load fac tor but is not specially strengthened for acro Be aware that dynamic manoeuvres put greater loading on the struc ture and can shorten the glider s life This means that a regular check of the paraglider is essential for your safety In addition the...

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Page 28: ...the following advice Allow a wet or damp glider to dry by leaving it completely unpacked at room temperature or outside in the shade If the glider gets wet with salt sea water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water Clean the glider only with fresh water and a little neutral soap if nec essary Do not use solvents under any circumstances If the glider has been subjected to increased stress such as a t...

Page 29: ...t report You can find additional information about the check in this manual in the section Service or at www advance ch The general check instructions for ADVANCE paragliders are a stand ard part of the IOTA handbook This also contains fundamental techni calities and the glider s line lengths Repairs As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider yourself The various seams and lin...

Page 30: ...DVANCE product We use on ly non toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and en vironmental impact assessments When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time please remove all met al parts and dispose of the lines canopy and risers in a waste inciner ation plant 30 ...

Page 31: ...3 5 707 749 779 805 65 69 73 78 Area flat Area projected Recommended Takeoff weight 2 Glider weight Aspect ratio flat Aspect ratio projected Span flat Span projected Trim speed1 Max speed1 Certification Number of cells Number of risers Maximum chord Riser lengths Max accelerate travel Max line lengths incl risers Max symmetric brake travel at max weight Trims none none none none Other adjustable r...

Page 32: ...rictest quality control Leading edge Skytex 38 Universal Top surface Skytex 32 Universal Under surface Skytex 32 Universal Ribs Skytex 40 Hard Intermediate ribs Skytex 32 Hard Lines Base lines Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 230 190 130 090 Gallery lines Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 130 090 070 050 Brake cascades Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 190 070 050 Brake lines Edelrid Dyneema 7850 240 Risers Polyester Technora 13...

Page 33: ...he certi fication grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight manoeu vres in calm air During the development of an ADVANCE paraglider the emphasis is first and foremost on flying behaviour and handling and not exclusive ly on the certification test The result is a well rounded product with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certification rating oc cupies a significant proport...

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Page 35: ...about ADVANCE and its products as well as useful addresses which you can contact if you have any questions Among the things you will be able to do on the website are complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchasing the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty find out about new safety related knowledge and advice concerning ADVANCE products download an...

Page 36: ...r replacement of parts or re placement of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product The period for warranty and ser vice intervals begins from the date of the first flight entered on the glid er s identification placard If there is no date visible the date on which the the wing was transferred from ADVANCE to the ADVANCE retail ing partner applies ...

Page 37: ...Winglet Obersegel Schmutzauslass Zellwand Untersegel Zellöffnungen Zugbänder Zellen List of parts 37 ...

Page 38: ...A13 B13 B14 2AB7 A14 23 26 28 30 Lineplan 38 ...

Page 39: ...A1 A2 B C Risers 1 Big Ears System 2 Pulley speed system 3 Brummel hooks 4 Magnetic clips 5 Swivel 6 Ceramic Ring 7 Speed Performance Indicator SPI 8 SPI Scale Back of the C risers 39 ...

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