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14/05/14 (rev 4)

APCO Aviation

Setting Future Standards

Factory: 7, Chalamish Street - Industrial Park - Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL

www.apcoaviation.com

Tel: +972 4 6273727

Fax +972 4 6273728

Summary of Contents for Karma EVO

Page 1: ...14 05 14 rev 4 APCO Aviation Setting Future Standards Factory 7 Chalamish Street Industrial Park Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL www apcoaviation com Tel 972 4 6273727 Fax 972 4 6273728...

Page 2: ...ALPINE LAUNCH OR FORWARD LAUNCH 15 13 3 STRONG WIND AND REVERSE LAUNCH 15 13 4 TOW OR WINCH LAUNCHING 15 14 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES 16 14 1 FLYING SPEED 16 14 2 THERMAL FLYING 16 14 3 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 1...

Page 3: ...angerous to yourself and others to attempt to fly this or any paraglider without first completing a flying course given by a qualified instructor Apco Aviation s gliders are carefully manufactured and...

Page 4: ...3 6 7 7 0 7 4 Total length of line used m 241 254 286 300 LINES Material Diameter Strength Top Brake Top St Top Dyneema 1 1mm 95kg Mid St Super Aramid 1 2mm 120kg Bottom A1 B1 C Super Aramid 1 9mm 32...

Page 5: ...ottom surface connected by ribs One top and bottom panel together with the connecting ribs is called a cell Each cell has an opening on the front lower part The cells fill with air forcing the panels...

Page 6: ...erioration in performance or launch Additional advantage of FLEXON batten is that it is practically indestructible safeguarding the performance and launch over the lifespan of the glider How it Works...

Page 7: ...e pulley arrangement on the harness being used Option II 9 2 OPTION 1 First attach the harness to the glider Remove the Chain Link from the end of the accelerator line attached to the speed bar then t...

Page 8: ...ng out the end of the line protruding above the upper pulley on the riser and by moving the knot you can adjust the speed system The Bar should be about 10 cm or closer if you have a second step away...

Page 9: ...ERGENCY PARACHUTE ATTACHMENT It is recommended to use a certified rescue parachute when flying Attaching the rescue parachute should be done in accordance with the recommendation of the harness and re...

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Page 13: ...from the brake guide pulley on the riser to the activation point of the brakes See Diagram below 12 3FIRST CHECK AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTION With every new glider the following points should be checked...

Page 14: ...ile strength will be temporarily reduced IT IS STRICTLY RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE THE BOTTOM LINES ON EVERY PARAGLIDER ONCE A YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS WHICH EVER COMES FIRST THE REST OF THE LINES MUST BE C...

Page 15: ...moothly increase your running speed The wing will quickly inflate and settle above your head without the tendency to stick behind you may have to pull some brake to stop the wing from overshooting on...

Page 16: ...ll and top speed The speed range will be the same but the actual numbers may differ With 0 brake the KARMA EVO will fly at 37 km h with a sink rate of 1 3m s At 25 brake the glider will fly at 31km h...

Page 17: ...by pulling down on the stabilo line of the affected side while countering the turn with the opposite brake and weight shift It also helps sometimes to pull Big Ears to release the tension on the affec...

Page 18: ...mal flying conditions the KARMA EVO will have no tendency to enter deep stall All gliders can however under certain conditions enter and stay in deep stall configuration as a result of ageing of mater...

Page 19: ...S SOON AS he she FEELS ANY ABNORMAL SYMPTOMS Black dots in field of vision or light headedness 14 10 STRONG TURBULENCE NEVER FLY IN STRONG TURBULENCE If you unexpectedly encounter strong turbulence fl...

Page 20: ...f the tree is your landing spot Flare as for a normal landing On impact hold your legs together and protect your face with your arms After any tree landing it is very important to check all the lines...

Page 21: ...r loop through the other This keeps them neatly together and helps to stop line tangles Fold the canopy alternately from the right and left sides working towards the centre press out the air working f...

Page 22: ...g it non airworthy APCO s warranty will not be applicable 19 DAMAGE Using spinnaker repair tape for non siliconized cloth can repair tears in the sail up to 5cm A professional repairer should repair g...

Page 23: ...www apcoaviation com 23 21 KARMA EVO EXTRA SMALL SKETCES...

Page 24: ...www apcoaviation com 24 22 KARMA EVO SMALL SKETCHES...

Page 25: ...www apcoaviation com 25 23 KARMA EVO MEDIUM SKHETCES...

Page 26: ...www apcoaviation com 26 24 KARMA EVO LARGE SKETCHES...

Page 27: ...www apcoaviation com APCO wishes you many hours of enjoyable flying Take Air 27...

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